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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "If We Never Meet Again" by Johnny Cash in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “If We Never Meet Again”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "If We Never Meet Again"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "If We Never Meet Again" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.