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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"If It's The Beaches" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If It's The Beaches"?
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 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 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 It's The Beaches". Key of F, 170 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.