What key is "If I Should Lose You" in?

"If I Should Lose You" by Ralph Rainger is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "If I Should Lose You" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "If I Should Lose You" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "If I Should Lose You" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Ralph Rainger can I play here?

Try "Easy Living", "If I Should Lose You", "June In January". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If (E)I should (G#dim7)lose (Am)you,

the (E)stars would (Am)fall from the sky.

If I should (C)lose (F)you,

the (C7)leaves would (F)with er and die.

The birds in (G9)May time

would sing a (C)mourn ful re frain

and (Am)I (E7)would (Am)wan der a round (D9)hat ing the sound of (Dm)rain.

With (E)you be (G#dim7)side

(Am)me

the (E)rose would (Am)bloom in the snow;

with you be (C)side

(F)me

no (C7)winds of (F)win ter would blow.

I gave you (G9)my

love

and I was (F7)liv ing a dream, but (Am)liv ing would seem in (D7)vain if (C)I

(G)lost

(C)you.

If (E)I should (G#dim7)lose

(Am)you,

the (E)stars would (Am)fall from the sky.

If I should (C)lose

(F)you,

the (C7)leaves would (F)with er and die.

The birds in (G9)May

time

would sing a (C)mourn ful re frain

and (Am)I (E7)would (Am)wan der a round

(D9)hat ing the sound of (Dm)rain.

With (E)you be (G#dim7)side (Am)me

the (E)rose would (Am)bloom in the snow;

with you be (C)side (F)me

no (C7)winds of (F)win ter would blow.

I gave you (G9)my love

and I was (F7)liv ing a dream, but (Am)liv ing would seem in (D7)vain if (C)I

(G)lost

(C)you.

If (E)I should (Eb)you.

If I Should Lose You by Ralph Rainger

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “If I Should Lose You”

What key is "If I Should Lose You" in?: "If I Should Lose You" by Ralph Rainger is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "If I Should Lose You" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "If I Should Lose You" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "If I Should Lose You" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ralph Rainger can I play here?: Try "Easy Living", "If I Should Lose You", "June In January". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.