If I Had Words

by John Hodge
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If (D)I (G)had (Em7)words (D)to (G)make a (C)day for (G)you,

Iโ€™d (C)sing (Am)you (E)a (Am)morn (D)ing (G)gold en and (D7)new.

(G)I (D)would (G)make (Em)this (D)day (G)last for (C)all (B)time,

(C)give (Am)you (E)a (Am)night deep in (G)moon shine.

If (D)I (G)had (Em7)words (D)to (G)make a (C)day for (G)you,

Iโ€™d (C)sing (Am)you (E)a (Am)morn (D)ing (G)gold en and (D7)new.

(G)I (D)would (G)make (Em)this (D)day (G)last for (C)all (B)time,

(C)give (Am)you (E)a (Am)night deep in (G)moon shine.

If I Had Words โ€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "If I Had Words" by John Hodge in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 216 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œIf I Had Wordsโ€

Can I learn "If I Had Words" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "If I Had Words" with hands-separate practice in G at 216 BPM.
What key is "If I Had Words" by John Hodge played in?
If I Had Words is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Had Words"?
The arrangement plays at 216 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Had Words" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "If I Had Words"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If I Had Words"?
"If I Had Words" was originally performed by John Hodge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "If I Had Words"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "If I Had Words" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "If I Had Words"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "If I Had Words" is in the key of G at 216 BPM.

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