If not for you
Babe, I could n’t (B)find the door,
Could n’t e ven (B)see the floor.
I’d be sad and (G#m)blue,
If not for you.
If not for you
Babe, I’d lay a (B)wake all night,
Wait for the (B)morn in’ light
To shine in through,
But it would not be (G#m)new,
If not for you.
If not for you My sky would fall, Rain would ga ther (E7)too.
With out your love I’d (E)be no where at all.
I’d (F#7)be lost if not for (A)you.
And you know it’s (G#m)true.
If not for you My sky would fall, Rain would ga ther (E7)too.
With out your love I’d (E)be no where at all.
Oh!
(F#7)What would I do, for (A)you.
And If not for (G#m)you.
If not for you,
Win ter would (B)have no spring.
Could n’t hear the (B)ro bin sing.
I just would n’t have a (G#m)clue.
An y way it would n’t ring (G#m)true,
If not for you.
If not for you.
If not for you.
If Not For You by Bob Dylan
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “If Not For You”
- What key is "If Not For You" in?
- "If Not For You" by Bob Dylan is in the key of E with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "If Not For You" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "If Not For You" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "If Not For You" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Bob Dylan can I play here?
- Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "I SHALL BE RELEASED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.