If I Can't Love Her

by Alan Menken
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And in my twist ed face

there’s not the slight est trace

of an y thing that e ven (F)hints of (Fmaj7)kind (G)ness.

And from my tor tured shape,

no com fort, no es cape.

I see, but deep with in is (Fm)ut ter (Gsus)blind (G7)ness.

(Em)Hope (Bb)less,

(C)as my (F)dream dies.

As the (F6/9)time flies,

(C)love a (Dm)lost (Em)il (F)lu (G)sion.

(Em)Help (Bb)less,

(C)un for (F)giv en.

Cold and (F6/9)driv en

to this (Dm)sad (Em)con (F)clu (G)sion.

(Dm7)No beau ty could (C)move

(Fmaj7)me,

(F)no

good ness im (G)prove

(C)me.

(Am)No

(Dm7)pow er on (F)Earth,

if I can’t (Fmaj7)love

(G)her.

(Dm7)No

pas sion could (C)reach

(Fmaj7)me,

(F)no

les son could (G)teach

(C)me

(Dm7)how

I could have (F)loved her and make her (Am)love

(Em)me

(Bb)too.

If I (F)can’t

have

(Fm)her,

(G7)then

(Am)who?

Long a go, (Dm)I (G)should (Em)have (Am)seen

all the things (Dm)I (G)could (Em)have (Am)been.

(Bb)Care (F)less (Bb)and (C)un (Gm7)think ing I moved (Asus)on ward!

(Dm7)No pain could be (C)deep (Fmaj7)er.

(F)No life could be (G)cheap (C)er.

(Dm7)No point an y (F)more, her if I can’t (Fmaj7)love

(G)her.

(Dm7)No spir rit could (C)win (Fmaj7)me.

(F)No hope left with (G)in (C)me, (Dm7)hope I could have (F)loved her and that she’d (Fmaj7)love

(G)her.

(Am)set (Em)me (Bb)free.

But it’s (F)not to (Fm6)be.

If I (C)can’t love (G7sus)her,

(Dm)let (Em)the (F)world (Em)be (F)done with (C)me.

If I Can't Love Her — Simple Sheet Music

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"If I Can't Love Her" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “If I Can't Love Her”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Can't Love Her"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "If I Can't Love Her" by Alan Menken played in?
If I Can't Love Her 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 I Can't Love Her"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Can't Love Her" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "If I Can't Love Her"?
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 Love Her"?
"If I Can't Love Her" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If I Can't Love Her". Key of C, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.