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(G)If I nev er (Em)knew you,
(G)if I nev er felt this love,
(C)I would have no ink ling of
how (C)pre cious life can (D7sus)be.
And if I nev er (Em)held
you,
(G)I would nev er have a clue
(Am)how, at last, I’d (Cm)find in (Cm6)you
the miss ing (Bm)part of (C)me.
In this world so (Cmaj7)full of (D9)fear,
full of rage and (Cmaj7)lies,
(Bm7)I can see the truth so clear
(C)in your eyes,
so (D)dry your eyes.
And I’m so grate ful (Em)to you.
(G)I’d have lived my whole life through,
(Am7)lost for ev er
if I (C)nev er knew you.
(Am)There’s no mo ment (C)I re gret
(Am)since the mo ment (F)that we met.
(C)If our (Dm)time has (F)gone too fast I’ve lived at (G)last.
And (Db)if I nev er (Bbm)knew
you,
(Db)I’d have lived my (Fm7)whole life (Gbmaj7)through
(Ebm7)emp ty as the sky,
(Ebm7)nev er know ing (Gbmaj7)why,
(Bbm7)lost for ev er (Gb)if I (Ab7sus)nev er (Ab7)knew (Db)you.
If I Never Knew You — Simple Sheet Music
"If I Never Knew You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 90 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 Never Knew You”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Never Knew You"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "If I Never Knew You" by Jon Secada and Shanice played in?
- If I Never Knew You 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 Never Knew You"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Never Knew You" 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 Never Knew You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If I Never Knew You"?
- "If I Never Knew You" was originally performed by Jon Secada and Shanice. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If I Never Knew You"?
- This arrangement uses 30 chords: Ab7, Am, Am7, B7, Bbm, Bbm7, Bm, Bm7, +22 more.
- What other songs by Jon Secada and Shanice can I play here?
- Try "IF I NEVER KNEW YOU", "If I Never Knew You (Love Theme from Pocahontas)", "If I Never Knew You (Love Theme from Pocahontas)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If I Never Knew You". Key of G, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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