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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"If I Only Had The Nerve" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "If I Only Had The Nerve" 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 The Nerve" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "If I Only Had The Nerve" 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 The Nerve" is in the key of Eb at 165 BPM.
- What chords are in "If I Only Had The Nerve"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.