If I Should Lose You

by Ralph Rainger
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Lyrics

If I should (Am)lose you,

the stars would (Am)fall from the sky.

If I should (F)lose you,

the leaves would (F)with er and die.

The birds in (F)May (F#)time

would sing a (Cdim7)mourn ful re frain

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

With you be (Am)side me

the rose would (Am)bloom in the snow;

with you be (F)side me

no winds of (F)win ter would blow.

I gave you (F)my (F#)love

and I was (Cdim7)liv ing a dream, but (E)liv ing would (Am)seem in (D7)vain if I

(G)lost (C)you.

If (E)I should (Am)lose you,

the stars would (Am)fall from the sky.

If I should (F)lose you,

the leaves would (F)with er and die.

The birds in (F)May (F#)time

would sing a (Cdim7)mourn ful re frain

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

With you be (Am)side me

the rose would (Am)bloom in the snow;

with you be (F)side me

no winds of (F)win ter would blow.

I gave you (F)my (F#)love

and I was (Cdim7)liv ing a dream, but (E)liv ing would (Am)seem in (D7)vain if I

(G)lost (C)you.

If (E)I should (Eb)you.

If I Should Lose You โ€” Simple Sheet Music

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"If I Should Lose You" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 108 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œIf I Should Lose Youโ€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Should Lose You"?
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 โ€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "If I Should Lose You" by Ralph Rainger played in?
If I Should Lose You is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Should Lose You"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Should Lose You" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "If I Should Lose You"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If I Should Lose You"?
"If I Should Lose You" was originally performed by Ralph Rainger. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Ralph Rainger can I play here?
Try "Easy Living", "If I Should Lose You", "June In January". 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 โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If I Should Lose You". Key of C, 108 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 โ€” 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.