He'll Have To Go

by Jim Reeves
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(C7)Put your (F)sweet lips a lit tle (Bb)clos er to the (F)phone;

let’s pre tend that we’re to geth er all a (Gm7)lone.

I’ll tell the (F)man to turn the (F7)juke box way down low,

and you can (F)tell your friend there (C7)with you he’ll have to (Bb)go.

Whis per (F)to me, tell me, (Bb)do you love me (F)true,

or is he

hold ing you the way I (Gm7)do?

Though love is (F)blind, make up your (F7)mind; I’ve got to know.

Should I (F)hang up or will you (C7)tell him he’ll have to (Bb)go?

You can’t (Bb)say the words I want to hear while you’re (F)with an oth er (F7)man.

If you (Bb)want me, an swer “yes” or “no;” dar ling, (F)I will un der (C7)stand.

Put your (F)sweet lips a lit tle (Bb)clos er to the (F)phone;

let’s pre tend that we’re to geth er all a (Gm7)lone.

I’ll tell the (F)man to turn the (F7)juke box way down low,

and you can (F)tell your friend there (C7)with you he’ll have to (Bb)go.

You can’t (Bb)say the words I want to hear while you’re (F)with an oth er (F7)man.

If you (Bb)want me, an swer “yes” or “no;” dar ling, (F)I will un der (C7)stand.

Put your (F)sweet lips a lit tle (Bb)clos er to the (F)phone;

let’s pre tend that we’re to geth er all a (Gm7)lone.

I’ll tell the (F)man to turn the (F7)juke box way down low,

and you can (F)tell your friend there (C7)with you he’ll have to (Bb)go.

You can’t (F)go.

And you can (F)tell your friend there (C7)with you he’ll have to (Bb)go.

He'll Have To Go — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"He'll Have To Go" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “He'll Have To Go

Why does "He'll Have To Go" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "He'll Have To Go".
What key is "He'll Have To Go" by Jim Reeves played in?
He'll Have To Go is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "He'll Have To Go"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "He'll Have To Go" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "He'll Have To Go"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "He'll Have To Go"?
"He'll Have To Go" was originally performed by Jim Reeves. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jim Reeves can I play here?
Try "Distant Drums", "Welcome To My World". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "He'll Have To Go"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "He'll Have To Go".
Can I see all the notes in "He'll Have To Go"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.

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