If We Never Meet Again

by Johnny Cash
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Lyrics

Soon we’ll come to the end of life’s (D)jour ney

and per (A)haps we’ll nev er meet an y more

till we (A)gath er in heav en’s bright (D)cit y

far a (A)way on that (E)beau ti ful (A)shore.

If we nev er meet a gain this side of (D)heav en,

as we (A)strug gle through this world and its (E)strife,

there’s an (A)oth er meet ing place some where in (D)heav en

by the (A)side of the (E)riv er of (A)life,

(D)where the ros es bloom

for (A)ev er

and where sep ar a tion comes no (E)more.

If we (A)nev er meet a gain this side of (D)heav en,

I will (A)meet you on that (E)beau ti ful (A)shore.

Oh, they say we shall meet by the (D)riv er,

where no (A)storm clouds ev er dark en the sky.

And they (A)say we’ll be hap py in (D)heav en

in that (A)won der ful (E)sweet by and (A)by.

If we nev er meet a gain this side of (D)heav en,

as we (A)strug gle through this world and its (E)strife,

there’s an (A)oth er meet ing place some where in (D)heav en

by the (A)side of the (E)riv er of (A)life,

(D)where the ros es bloom

for (A)ev er

and where sep ar a tion comes no (E)more.

If we (A)nev er meet a gain this side of (D)heav en,

I will (A)meet you on that (E)beau ti ful (A)shore.

Oh, they (E)beau ti ful (A)shore.

If We Never Meet Again — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "If We Never Meet Again" by Johnny Cash: 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 A, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “If We Never Meet Again”

What key is "If We Never Meet Again" by Johnny Cash played in?
If We Never Meet Again is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If We Never Meet Again"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If We Never Meet Again" 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 We Never Meet Again"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If We Never Meet Again"?
"If We Never Meet Again" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If We Never Meet Again"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: A, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "If We Never Meet Again" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If We Never Meet Again" by Johnny Cash. 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 We Never Meet Again" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 We Never Meet Again" 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.