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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"If I Had Only Known" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 76 BPM.
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About “If I Had Only Known”
- Where are the chord symbols for "If I Had Only Known" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "If I Had Only Known" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "If I Had Only Known" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "If I Had Only Known" is in the key of A at 76 BPM.
- What chords are in "If I Had Only Known"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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