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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If Ever I Would Leave You" by Lerner & Loewe: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “If Ever I Would Leave You”
- What key is "If Ever I Would Leave You" by Lerner & Loewe played in?
- If Ever I Would Leave You 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 "If Ever I Would Leave You"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If Ever I Would Leave You" 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 "If Ever I Would Leave You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If Ever I Would Leave You"?
- "If Ever I Would Leave You" was originally performed by Lerner & Loewe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If Ever I Would Leave You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If Ever I Would Leave You" by Lerner & Loewe. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "If Ever I Would Leave You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "If Ever I Would Leave You" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.