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(CN.C.)Yeah, it’s (Eb)sad, be lieve me, mis sy, when you’re (Bb7)born to be a sis sy with (Eb)out the vim and verve.
But I (Fm7)could show my pro wess, be a (Bb7)li on, not a mou ess if I (CN.C.)on ly had the nerve.
I’m a (Eb)- fraid there’s no de ny in’: when I’m (Bb7)just a dan de li on, a (Eb)fate I don’t de serve.
I’d be (Fm7)brave as a bliz zard.
I’d be (Bb7)gen tle as a li zard.
I’d be (CN.C.)on ly had the nerve.
I’m a (Fm)clev er as a giz zard.
If the (Bb7)Wizard is Wizard (Ab)who will (Cm)serve.
Then I’m sure to get a (Eb)brain.
A heart.
A home.
The nerve!
Oh.
We’re (Fm)off to see the Wi zard, the (Ab)won der ful Wi zard of Oz.
We (Db)hear he is a whiz of a wiz if (Eb)ev er a wiz there was.
If (Fm)ev er, oh ev er, a wiz there was, the (Ab)Wi zard of Oz is one be cause, be (Db)cause, be cause, be cause, be cause, be (Bb)cause,
be (Eb7)cause of the won der ful things he does.
We’re (Fm)off to see the Wi zard, the (Ab)won der ful Wi zard of Oz!
If I Only Had The Nerve — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "If I Only Had The Nerve" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 165 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 The Nerve”
- Can I play "If I Only Had The Nerve" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "If I Only Had The Nerve" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "If I Only Had The Nerve" by Harold Arlen played in?
- If I Only Had The Nerve is arranged in the key of Eb 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 The Nerve"?
- The arrangement plays at 165 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Only Had The Nerve" 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 The Nerve"?
- 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 The Nerve"?
- "If I Only Had The Nerve" 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 a complete beginner play "If I Only Had The Nerve"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "If I Only Had The Nerve" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "If I Only Had The Nerve"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "If I Only Had The Nerve" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.