If I Can't Have You

by Bee Gees
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Lyrics

Don’t know (F)why

I’m sur (Bbm)viv ing ev ’ry lone ly day,

when there’s (C)got to be no (Bb)chance for me.

My life would end.

And it (Bbm)just don’t mat ter how I cry,

my (C)tears of love a (Bb)waste of time.

If I (C)turn a way, am I strong e nough to see it through?

Go cra zy is what I will do if I can’t have you.

I don’t (C)want no bod y, ba by, if I (Am)can’t have you, ah,

ah.

If I can’t have you, I don’t (C)want no bod y, ba by, if I (Am)can’t have you, ah,

ah.

Can’t let (F)go,

and it (Bbm)does n’t mat ter how I try.

I (C)gave it all so (Bb)eas i ly to (C)you, my love, to dreams that nev er will come true.

Am I strong e nough to see it through?

Go cra zy is what I will do if I can’t have you.

If I Can't Have You — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "If I Can't Have You" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 112 BPM.

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

About “If I Can't Have You”

Can I play "If I Can't Have You" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "If I Can't Have You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "If I Can't Have You" by Bee Gees played in?
If I Can't Have You is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Can't Have You"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Can't Have 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 Can't Have You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If I Can't Have You"?
"If I Can't Have You" was originally performed by Bee Gees. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If I Can't Have You"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Bb, Bbm, C, Cdom, Cm, Dm, Eb, +3 more.
What other songs by Bee Gees can I play here?
Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "If I Can't Have You"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "If I Can't Have You" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "If I Can't Have You"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "If I Can't Have You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.