If I Had Only Known

by Reba McEntire
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If I had (E)on ly (A)known

it was the (Bm7)last walk in the rain,

I’d (E7)keep you out for hours you in the (A)storm.

And I would (E)hold your (A)hand

like a (Bm7)life line to my heart; and (A)un der neath the thun der we’d (F#m)be warm.

If (A)I had on ly known

it was our last walk (E7)in the (A)rain.

If I had (E)on ly (A)known

I’d nev er (Bm7)hear your voice a gain,

I’d (E7)mem o rize each thing you ev er (A)said.

And all those (E)lone ly (A)nights,

I can (Bm7)think of them once more, and (A)keep your words a live in side (F#m)my head.

If (A)I had on ly known

I’d nev er hear your (E7)voice a (A)gain.

If I had

You were the (E)treas ure in my hand.

You were the (E)one who al ways stood be side me, so un a (A)ware how I’d (Cdim7)fool ish ly be lieved that you would (Bm7)al ways be there.

But (Asus2)then there came a day, and I turned my head,

and (Bm7)you slipped a (E)way.

If I had (E)on ly (A)known

it was my (Bm7)last night by your side,

I’d (A)pray a mir a (Bm7)cle would (E7)stop the (A)dawn.

And when you (E)smiled at (A)me,

I would (Bm7)look in to your eyes

and make (A)sure you knew my (Fdim)love for you goes (F#m7)on and on.

If I had on ly known,

if (A)I had on ly known,

oh, the (A)love I would have shown,

if (E7)I had on ly (CN.C.)known.

If I Had Only Known by Reba McEntire

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “If I Had Only Known

What key is "If I Had Only Known" in?
"If I Had Only Known" by Reba McEntire is in the key of A with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "If I Had Only Known" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "If I Had Only Known" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "If I Had Only Known"?
This arrangement of "If I Had Only Known" uses 13 chords: A, Asus2, B7, Bm7, C, Cdim7, D, D#m7, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "If I Had Only Known" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Reba McEntire can I play here?
Try "MY SISTER", "THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER", "THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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