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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "If Not For You" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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€

Can I play "If Not For You" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) 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 Not For You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "If Not For You"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "If Not For You" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "If Not For You"?
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 Not For You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.