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If we on ly have (Am)love,
then to mor row will (Am)dawn;
and the days of our (G7)years
we will rise on that morn.
If we on ly have (Am)love,
to em brace with out (Am)fears;
we will kiss with our (G7)eyes,
we will sleep with out (C)tears.
If we on ly have (Am)love,
with our arms o pened (Am)wide;
then the young and the old ow,
there will stand at our side.
If we on ly have (Am)love,
love that’s fall ing like (Am)rain;
then the parched des ert (G7)earth
nei will grow green a gain.
If we on ly have (Am)love,
for the hymn that we (Am6)shout;
for the song that we (G7)sing,
then we’ll have a way (C)out.
If we on ly have (Am)love,
we can reach those in (Am)pain;
we can heal all our (G7)wounds,
we will use our own names.
If we on ly have (Am)love,
we can melt all the (Am)guns;
and then give the new (G7)world
to our daugh ters and (C)sons.
If we on ly have (Am)love,
then Je ru sa lem (Am)stands;
and then death has no old ow,
there will no for eign lands.
If we on ly have (Am)love,
we will nev er bow (Am)down;
we’ll be tall as the (G7)pines,
nei will he roes nor clowns.
If we on ly have (Am)love,
then we’ll on ly be (Am6)men;
and we’ll drink from the (G7)Grail,
to be born once a (C)gain.
Then with noth ing at (E7)all,
but the lit tle we (E7)are,
we’ll have con quered all (G7)time,
all space,
the sun, and the (C)stars.
If We Only Have Love — Simple Sheet Music
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"If We Only Have Love" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 70 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 Only Have Love”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If We Only Have Love"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "If We Only Have Love" by Jacques Brel played in?
- If We Only Have Love is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If We Only Have Love"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If We Only Have Love" 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 Only Have Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If We Only Have Love"?
- "If We Only Have Love" was originally performed by Jacques Brel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If We Only Have Love"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am6, Am7, Bm7, C, Dm, E7, F, +2 more.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If We Only Have Love". Key of C, 70 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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