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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "If I Had Only Known" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

About “If I Had Only Known

Can I play "If I Had Only Known" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "If I Had Only Known" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
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.

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