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I could (F)wile a way the hours tle, when con (Gm)fer rin’ with the flow ers, con (F)sult in’ with the rain.
And my (Gm)head I’d be scratch in’ while my (C7)thoughts were bu sy hatch in’, if I (F)on ly had a brain.
I’d un rav el ev ’ry rid dle for (Gm)an y in di vid dle in (F)trou ble or in pain.
With the (Gm)thoughts I’d be think in’, I could (C7)be an oth er Lin coln, if I (F)on ly had a brain.
Oh, ture (Bb)I
could tell you (Am)why
(D7)the (Gm)o cean’s (Cm)near the (Fmaj7)shore.
I could (Em)think of things I (A7)nev er thunk be (Dm)fore,
and then I’d (G)sit
and think some (C7)more.
I would (F)not be just a nuff in’, my (Gm)head all full of stuff in’, my (F)heart all full of pain.
And per (Gm)haps I’d de serve you and be (C7)e ven wor thy erv you, if I (F)on ly had a brain.
When a (F)man’s an emp ty ket sy, when he (Gm)should be on his met tle, and (F)yet I’m torn a part.
Just be (Gm)cause I’m pre sum in’ that I (C7)could be kind a hu man, if I (F)on ly had a heart.
I’d be ten der, I’d be gen tle and (Gm)aw ful sen ti men tal re (F)gard ing love and art.
I’d be (Gm)friends with the spar rows and the (C7)boy that shoots the ar rows, if I (F)on ly had a heart.
Oh, ture (Bb)me
a bal co (Am)ny.
(D7)A (Gm)bove a (Cm)voice sings (Fmaj7)low,
“Where fore (Em)art the thou, I (A7)Ro er me be (Dm)o.”
I hear a (G)beat.
and How some (C7)sweet!
Just to (F)reg is ter e mo tion, who’s (Gm)jeal ous y, de vo tion, and (F)real ly feel the part.
I would (Gm)stay young and chip per and I’d (C7)lock it with a zip per, if I (F)on ly had a heart.
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If I Only Had A Brain — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If I Only Had A Brain" by Harold Arlen: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 112 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “If I Only Had A Brain”
- 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 Bb 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 112 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?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If I Only Had A Brain" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If I Only Had A Brain" by Harold Arlen. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "If I Only Had A Brain" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "If I Only Had A Brain" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.