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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"If I Only Had A Brain" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 112 BPM.
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About “If I Only Had A Brain”
- Where are the chord symbols for "If I Only Had A Brain" 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 Only Had A Brain" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "If I Only Had A Brain" 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 Only Had A Brain" is in the key of Bb at 112 BPM.
- What chords are in "If I Only Had A Brain"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.