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Ear ly (Cmaj9)morn ing
whis pers to me.
I was tak en
un a ware.
I re (Cmaj7)mem ber
sun light creep ing.
in the win dow
o ver there.
The day had prom ised true (Am9)love.
Smiles a wak en as we rise.
Our gold en slum bers long gone.
On ly (Bb)you
got (Am)in
my eyes,
and (Am9)now I’ll nev er be the same
’cause you made
me o new ver.
yes.
(Cmaj7)If I were a bell,
(Cm7)ba by, I would ring.
(Cmaj7)Tell the whole world that you are my (Bb)ev
(Am)’ry thing.
(Cmaj7)If I were a bell,
(Cm7)ba by, you would know
(Cmaj7)that you are my on ly lov er and it’s won der (C7)ful.
If I (Fmaj7)were
a bell,
ba by, I would ring (Em7)each (Dm7)day (G9sus)for you.
Ear ly (Cmaj9)morn ing
it talks to me.
I was tak en
by sur prise.
I re (Cmaj7)mem ber
fin gers float ing
as you held me
hyp no tized.
The day had prom ised true (Am9)love.
Smiles a wak en as we share.
Our gold en slum bers long gone.
On ly (Bb)you
and (Am)I
were there
and (Am9)now, hon ey, I’m not the same
’cause you made
a brand new me,
yes.
(Cmaj7)If I were a bell,
(Cm7)ba by, I would ring.
(Cmaj7)Tell the whole world that you are my (Bb)ev
(Am)’ry thing.
(Cmaj7)If I were a bell,
(Cm7)ba by, you would know
(Cmaj7)that you are my on ly lov er and it’s won der (C7)ful.
If I (Fmaj7)were
a bell,
ba by, I would ring (Em7)each (Dm7)day (G9sus)for you.
Ear ly (Fmaj7)were
a bell,
ba by, I would (Fm7)ring from the hill tops.
(Em7)Ring from each and ev ’ry moun tain side, yes.
Oh, (C7)If I (Fmaj7)were
a bell.
ba by, I would (Fm7)ring
through ev ’ry val ley.
(Em7)Tell the whole world ’bout these tears of joy I cry.
If I were
your bell, (Abdim)ba by, I would (G7)ring each day for you.
(Cmaj7)And
no one
could ev er (G7)tell me what to think, to feel, to (Cmaj7)say or do.
Lis ten, sug ar,
(G)I’m gon na sing a bout you one more time.
(Fmaj7)were
a bell,
ba by, I would ring (Em7)each (Dm7)day (G9sus)for (Cmaj7)you.
Just for you.
If I Were A Bell — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If I Were A Bell" by Teena Marie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 60 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “If I Were A Bell”
- What key is "If I Were A Bell" by Teena Marie played in?
- If I Were A Bell 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 Were A Bell"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Were A Bell" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "If I Were A Bell"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If I Were A Bell"?
- "If I Were A Bell" was originally performed by Teena Marie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If I Were A Bell"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: Ab, Abdim, Am, Am9, Amin, Bb, C, C7, +14 more.
- What other songs by Teena Marie can I play here?
- Try "OOO LA LA LA", "I NEED YOUR LOVIN'", "SQUARE BIZ". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If I Were A Bell" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If I Were A Bell" by Teena Marie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "If I Were A Bell" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "If I Were A Bell" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.