If It Kills Me

by Jason Mraz
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Lyrics

Hel lo.

Tell me you know.

Yeah, you (Gmaj7)fig ured me out.

Some thing

gave it a way.

It would be such a beau ti ful mo ment to see the (Gmaj7)look on your face.

To know that

I know that you know now.

And ba by, that’s a case of my wish ful (Em)think (B)ing.

You know noth ing.

Well, you and I, why, we go car ry ing on for hours on end.

We get a long

much bet ter than you and your boy friend.

Well, all I real ly want to do is to love you,

a kind much clos er than friends use, but I still can’t say it af ter all

we’ve been through.

And all I real ly want from you is to feel me as the feel ing in side keeps build ing.

And I will find a way to you if it kills me, if it kills me.

How long

can I go on like this, (Gmaj7)wish ing to kiss you

be fore I

right ly ex plode?

Well, this dou ble life I lead is n’t health y for me; in fact, it (Gmaj7)makes me nerv ous.

If I get caught I could be risk ing it all.

’Cause may be there’s a lot that I’ll miss in (Em)case (B)I’m

me, if it kills me, if it kills me.

If I should be so bold, I’d (B)ask you to hold my heart in your hand; I’d (B)tell you from the start how I longed to (B)be your man.

But I nev er said a word.

I guess I’ve gone and missed my chance a gain.

Well, all I real ly want to do is to love you,

a kind much clos er than friends use, but I still can’t say it af ter all

we’ve been through.

And all I real ly want from you is to feel me as the feel ing in side keeps build ing.

And I will find a way to you if it kills me, if it kills me, if it kills me.

Oh, I think it might (Bm)kill me.

And all I real ly want to do is to feel you.

Yeah, the feel ing in side keeps build ing.

I’ll find a way to you if it kills me, if it kills me.

It might kill me.

If It Kills Me — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "If It Kills Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “If It Kills Me”

Can I play "If It Kills Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "If It Kills Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "If It Kills Me" by Jason Mraz played in?
If It Kills Me is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If It Kills Me"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If It Kills Me" 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 It Kills Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If It Kills Me"?
"If It Kills Me" was originally performed by Jason Mraz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If It Kills Me"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, B, Bm, D, Em, F#m, G, G#m7, +2 more.
What other songs by Jason Mraz can I play here?
Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "If It Kills Me"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "If It Kills Me" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "If It Kills Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "If It Kills Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.