If Ever I Would Leave You

by Lerner & Loewe
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"If Ever I Would Leave You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 110 BPM.

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

About “If Ever I Would Leave You”

Where are the chord symbols for "If Ever I Would Leave You" 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. "If Ever I Would Leave You" is in C.
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.
Does "If Ever I Would Leave You" 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. "If Ever I Would Leave You" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
What chords are in "If Ever I Would Leave You"?
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.