If Not For You

by George Harrison
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Lyrics

If not for you,

babe, I could nโ€™t e ven find the door.

I could nโ€™t e ven (G)see the floor.

Iโ€™d be sad and (Am)blue,

if not for you.

If not for you,

babe, the night nโ€™t would see me a wake.

The day would sure ly (G)have to break.

It would not be (Am)new,

if not for you.

If not for you,

If not for you my sky would fall,

rain would gath er too.

With out your love Iโ€™d be no where at all.

Iโ€™d be lost if not for you.

(CN.C.)If not for you,

the win ter would hold no spring.

Could nโ€™t hear the (G)rob in sing.

I just would nโ€™t have a clue,

if not for you.

If not for you.

If Not For You โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"If Not For You" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œIf Not For Youโ€

Why does "If Not For You" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "If Not For You".
What key is "If Not For You" by George Harrison played in?
If Not For You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If Not For You"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If Not For You" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "If Not For You"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If Not For You"?
"If Not For You" was originally performed by George Harrison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If Not For You"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, Am, C, D, G.
What other songs by George Harrison can I play here?
Try "ALL THINGS MUST PASS", "WHAT IS LIFE", "GOT MY MIND SET ON YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "If Not For You"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "If Not For You".
Can I see all the notes in "If Not For You"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 110 BPM.