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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"If I Had Only Known" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 76 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “If I Had Only Known”
- Why does "If I Had Only Known" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "If I Had Only Known".
- What key is "If I Had Only Known" by Reba McEntire played in?
- If I Had Only Known is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Had Only Known"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Had Only Known" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "If I Had Only Known"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If I Had Only Known"?
- "If I Had Only Known" was originally performed by Reba McEntire. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If I Had Only Known"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Asus2, B7, Bm7, C, Cdim7, D, D#m7, +5 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "If I Had Only Known"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "If I Had Only Known".
- Can I see all the notes in "If I Had Only Known"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 76 BPM.