Learn "IF I AIN'T GOT YOU" by Alicia Keys on Piano

Master "IF I AIN'T GOT YOU" by Alicia Keys with our interactive piano player. This medium-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of G at 144 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 144 BPM.

Lyrics

Some peo ple live for the (Em7)for tune. the Some peo ple live just for the (D7)fame. You know, Some peo ple live three for the (G#dim7)pow er, es, yeah. Some peo ple live on ly just to play the (D7)game. them. (Gmaj7)Some peo ple (Am7)think that the (Bm7)vis i ble (Am7)things de (Gmaj7)fine (Am7)what’s with it (Bm7)in. And (Bm7)I’ve (Gmaj7)been there be (Am7)fore, but (Bm7)that life’s a (Am7)bore, so (Gmaj7)full of the (Am7)su per fi (Bm7)cial. Some peo ple (Cmaj7)want it all, but I don’t want (Bm7)noth in’ at all if it ain’t (Am7)you, ba by, if I ain’t got (Gmaj7)you, ba by. Some (Am7)peo ple want (Cmaj7)dia mond rings; some just want (Bm7)ev er y thing, but ev ’ry thing (Bbm7)means (Am7)noth in’ if I ain’t got (Gmaj7)you, yeah. Some peo ple search for a (Em7)foun tain, the prom is es for ev er the (D7)young. You know, some peo ple need three doz en (G#dim7)ros er, es, yeah. and that’s the live on ly way to prove you (D7)love them. (Gmaj7)Hand me the (Am7)world on a (Bm7)sil ver plat (Am7)ter, and (Gmaj7)what (Am7)good would it (Bm7)be And (Bm7)with (Gmaj7)no one to (Am7)share, with (Bm7)no one who (Am7)tru ly (Gmaj7)cares of the (Am7)for per fi (Bm7)me? Some peo ple (Cmaj7)want it all, but I don’t want (Bm7)noth in’ at all if it ain’t (Am7)you, ba by, if I ain’t got (Gmaj7)you, ba by. Some (Am7)peo ple want (Cmaj7)dia mond rings; some just want (Bm7)ev er y thing, but ev ’ry thing (Bbm7)means (Am7)noth in’ if I ain’t got (Gmaj7)you, yeah. (Gmaj7)you, you, you. Some (D)peo (G)ple (Gmaj7)you, yeah. If I ain’t got you with me, (Am7)ba by. Said, noth in’ in (Am7)this (Cmaj7)whole wide world don’t mean a (Bm7)thing if I ain’t got you (Bbm7)with me, ba by.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
G
Tempo
144 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "If I Ain't Got You" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.