If you (Asus)on ly knew, I’m hang (Asus)in’ by a (Am)thread, the (C)web I spin that for you.
wrong.
If you (Asus)on ly knew, I’d sac (Asus)ri fice my (Am)beat ing (F)heart be (C)fore I lose
(C)you.
I still hold on to the let I spent, (G)you re turned.
I swear ters I’ve lived and learned.
It’s four oh three, and I can’t sleep.
With out you next to me, I toss and turn like the sea.
If I drown to night, bring me back to life; breathe your breath in me.
The (G)on ly thing that I still be (F)lieve (C)in (G)is (Am)you,
if (F)you (C)on (G)ly knew.
If you (Asus)on ly knew how man (Asus)y times I (Am)count ed (C)all the words that went you.
wrong.
If you (Asus)on ly knew how I (Asus)re fuse to (Am)let you (F)go e (C)ven when you’re
(C)gone.
I don’t re gret an y days I spent, (G)nights we shared
or let ters I’ve that I sent.
It’s four oh three, and I can’t sleep.
With out you next to me, I toss and turn like the sea.
If I drown to night, bring me back to life; breathe your breath in me.
The (G)on ly thing that I still be (F)lieve (C)in (G)is (Am)you,
if (F)you (C)on (G)ly knew.
If (F)you (C)on (G)ly knew.
I still hold on to the let ters (G)you re turned,
you help me live and learn.
It’s four oh three, and I can’t sleep.
With out you next to me, I toss and turn like the sea.
If I drown to night, bring me back to life; breathe your breath in me.
The (G)on ly thing that I still be (C)lieve in is you,
be (Am)lieve in is you.
I still be (F)lieve
(G)in you,
(F)oh,
if (F)you (C)on (G)ly (Am)knew.
If You Only Knew by Shinedown
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “If You Only Knew”
- What key is "If You Only Knew" in?
- "If You Only Knew" by Shinedown is in the key of C with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "If You Only Knew" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "If You Only Knew" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "If You Only Knew"?
- This arrangement of "If You Only Knew" uses 6 chords: Am, Asus4, C, Dm, F, G.
- How long does it take to learn "If You Only Knew" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Shinedown can I play here?
- Try "SECOND CHANCE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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