Other arrangements of If I Told You
Pick a learning view.
Wait ing here un der neath your win dow,
hop ing for some (Asus2)kind of sign.
Ev ’ry move ev ’ry ti ny ges ture,
on ly proves that (Asus2)you’re not mine.
I could write you a thou sand love songs,
search the world for the per fect (C#m7)tune and rhyme, but what good would it do when it seems (A)I’m
out of (A)time.
If I told you
all the words I’ve yet to say, would they mat ter or would you sim ply turn and walk a way?
(E)If I hold you,
will you tell me I should go?
Do I chance it or would it just be bet ter not to know?
Who’s that girl with the per fect fu ture?
Her re flec tion says it all.
Try ing hard to pre tend she’s ea ger,
search ing for some way to (F)stall.
So un sure of the road she’s cho sen,
faced with feel ings her heart should not al low.
One thing’s cer tain: it seems that she just can’t
turn back (F)now.
If she (Em7)can,
tell her (G)how.
If I told you
all the words I’ve all to the words, would they
ter or would you sim ply turn and walk a way?
If I hold you, I hold you.
will you tell me I should go?
Do I chance it or would it just be bet ter not to know?
Would it just be (G)bet ter
not to (D)know,
not to (D)know?
If I Told You — Simple Sheet Music
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"If I Told You" 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 E, 116 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 Told You”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Told 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 — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "If I Told You" by Matthew Sklar played in?
- If I Told You is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Told You"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Told You" 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 Told You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If I Told You"?
- "If I Told You" was originally performed by Matthew Sklar. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If I Told You"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, Am7, Asus2, B, Bm7, C, C#m7, D, +9 more.
- What other songs by Matthew Sklar can I play here?
- Try "All About the Green", "Pop!", "Come Out of the Dumpster". 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 Told You". Key of E, 116 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.
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