I Could Write A Book

by Rodgers & Hart
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Lyrics

If they (C)asked me,

(G7)I could write a (C)book

a bout the (G7)way you talk and (C)whis per and (Dm7)look.

I could (C)write (Ab7)a (Dm7)pre face on (C)how (F#dim)we (G)met, so the world (Eb7)would

(Am7)nev er for (G)get.

And the (C)sim

ple (G7)se cret of the (C)plot

is just to (G7)tell them that I (C)love you a (Dm7)lot.

Then the (C)world

(Ab7)dis (Dm7)cov ers, as (Gm7)my

(C7)book

(Fmaj7)ends,

how to (C)make

(C)two

(Dm7)lov ers

(G7)of (C)friends.

I Could Write A Book โ€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Could Write A Book" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

About โ€œI Could Write A Bookโ€

Where are the chord symbols for "I Could Write A Book" 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. "I Could Write A Book" is in C.
What key is "I Could Write A Book" by Rodgers & Hart played in?
I Could Write A Book is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Could Write A Book"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Could Write A Book" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Could Write A Book"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Could Write A Book"?
"I Could Write A Book" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hart can I play here?
Try "Bewitched", "Bewitched", "Blue Moon". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "I Could Write A Book" 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. "I Could Write A Book" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "I Could Write A Book"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.