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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"If I Only Had The Nerve" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Only Had The Nerve"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If I Only Had The Nerve". Key of Eb, 165 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.