Can a complete beginner play "If I Had Only Known"?

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 Had Only Known" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "If I Had Only Known"?

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 Had Only Known" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

If I Had Only Known — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "If I Had Only Known" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 76 BPM.

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

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Country
Key: A
Tempo: 76 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Reba McEntire

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How to Play "If I Had Only Known" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.