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I could (D)while a way the ho urs, con (Em)fer rin’ with the (A7)flow ers, con (Dsus4)sul tin’ with the (D)rain.
And my (G)head I’d be scratch in’ while my (A7)thoughts were bu sy hatch in’ if I (D)on ly (G)had a brain.
I’d un (D)ra vel ev ’ry rid dle for (Em)an y in di (A7)vi d’le in (Dsus4)trou ble or in (D)pain.
With the (G)thoughts you’ll be think in’ you could (A7)be an oth er Lin coln if you (D)on ly (G)had a brain.
I’d un (D)on ly (Em)had a brain.
Oh, (G)I
could tell you (Bm)why
the (A)o cean’s near the (D6)shore.
I could (F#)think of things I nev er thunk be (Bm7)fore.
And then I’d (E9)sit,
and think some (Asus4)more.
(CN.C.)I would (D)not be just a noth in’ my (Em)head all full of (A7)stuff in’ my (Dsus4)heart all full of (D6)pain.
I would (G)dance and be mer ry, life would (A7)be a ding a der ry if I on ly had a brain.
If I Only Had A Brain — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "If I Only Had A Brain" by Harold Arlen in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 180 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “If I Only Had A Brain”
- Can I learn "If I Only Had A Brain" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — 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 Only Had A Brain" with hands-separate practice in D at 180 BPM.
- What key is "If I Only Had A Brain" by Harold Arlen played in?
- If I Only Had A Brain is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Only Had A Brain"?
- The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Only Had A Brain" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "If I Only Had A Brain"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If I Only Had A Brain"?
- "If I Only Had A Brain" was originally performed by Harold Arlen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Harold Arlen can I play here?
- Try "OVER THE RAINBOW", "Over The Rainbow", "A Sleepin' Bee". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "If I Only Had A Brain"?
- 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 Only Had A Brain" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "If I Only Had A Brain"?
- 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 Only Had A Brain" is in the key of D at 180 BPM.
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