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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 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 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.
If I Ain't Got You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys: 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 G, 144 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 I Ain't Got You”
- What key is "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys played in?
- If I Ain't Got You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Ain't Got You"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Ain't Got 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 I Ain't Got You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If I Ain't Got You"?
- "If I Ain't Got You" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If I Ain't Got You"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am7, Bbm7, Bm7, Cmaj7, D, D7, Em7, G, +2 more.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If I Ain't Got You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys. 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 I Ain't Got You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 I Ain't Got 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.