What key is "If Ever I Would Leave You" in?

"If Ever I Would Leave You" by Lerner & Loewe is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "If Ever I Would Leave You" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "If Ever I Would Leave You" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "If Ever I Would Leave You" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Lerner & Loewe can I play here?

Try "THE HEATHER ON THE HILL", "Get Me To The Church On Time", "I Could Have Danced All Night". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If (G)ev er I would (G7)leave you,

it would n’t be in (Cmaj7)sum

See ing you in (G7)sum mer I nev er would (C)go.

Your hair streaked with (F)sun light,

your (G7)lips red as (Cmaj7)flame,

your face with a (Dm7)lus (A7)ter

that puts gold to (Dm7)shame.

(CN.C.)But if I’d ev er (G7)leave you,

it could n’t be in (Cmaj7)au

How I’d leave in (G7)au tumn I nev er will (C)know.

I’ve seen how you (F)spar kle

when (G7)fall nips the (Cmaj7)air,

I know you in (Dm7)au (A7)tumn

and I must be (Dm7)shame.

(CN.C.)But if I’d ev er (C)there.

And could I (E)leave you run ning (B7)mer ri ly through the (E)snow?

Or on a (C#)win t’ry eve ning (B7)when you catch the fire’s (E)glow?

(CN.C.)If ev er I would (G7)leave you,

how could it be in (Cmaj7)spring

Know ing how in (Dm7)spring I’m be (G7)witched by you (E)so?

Oh no, not in (F)spring time,

sum mer, win ter or (C)fall.

No, nev er could I (G7)leave you

at (Am)all!

If Ever I Would Leave You by Lerner & Loewe

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “If Ever I Would Leave You”

What key is "If Ever I Would Leave You" in?: "If Ever I Would Leave You" by Lerner & Loewe is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "If Ever I Would Leave You" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "If Ever I Would Leave You" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "If Ever I Would Leave You" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Lerner & Loewe can I play here?: Try "THE HEATHER ON THE HILL", "Get Me To The Church On Time", "I Could Have Danced All Night". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.