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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"If I Can't Have You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "If I Can't Have 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 I Can't Have You" is in F.
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.
Does "If I Can't Have 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 I Can't Have You" is in the key of F at 112 BPM.
What chords are in "If I Can't Have You"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.