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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"He'll Have To Go" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "He'll Have To Go" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "He'll Have To Go" is in Bb.
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.
Does "He'll Have To Go" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "He'll Have To Go" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "He'll Have To Go"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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