Other arrangements of If I Were A Bell
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"If I Were A Bell" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Were A Bell"?
- 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 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 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 Were A Bell". Key of C, 60 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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