If It's The Beaches

by The Avett Brothers
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Lyrics

Don’t say it’s o ver,

’cause that’s the worst news I could hear.

I swear that I will

do my best to be here just the way you like it.

E ven though it’s hard to hide, push my feel ings all a side, I will re ar range my plans and change for you.

If I could go back,

that’s the first thing I would do.

I swear that I would

do my best to fol low through.

Come up with a mas ter plan, a home run hit, a win ning stand, a guar an tee and not a pro mise that I’ll nev er let your love slip from my (F)hands.

If it’s the beach es,

if it’s the beach es’ sands you want, then you will have them.

If it’s the moun tains’ bend ing riv ers, then you will have them.

If it’s the wish to run a way, then I will grant it.

Take what ev er you think of while I (F)go gas up the truck.

Pack the old love let ters up.

We will read them when we for get why we left here.

If It's The Beaches — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "If It's The Beaches" by The Avett Brothers: 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 F, 170 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's The Beaches”

What key is "If It's The Beaches" by The Avett Brothers played in?
If It's The Beaches is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If It's The Beaches"?
The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If It's The Beaches" 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's The Beaches"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If It's The Beaches"?
"If It's The Beaches" was originally performed by The Avett Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If It's The Beaches"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Bbm, C, Dm, F.
What other songs by The Avett Brothers can I play here?
Try "I AND LOVE AND YOU", "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "If It's The Beaches" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If It's The Beaches" by The Avett Brothers. 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 It's The Beaches" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 It's The Beaches" 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.