If You Only Knew

by Shinedown
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "If You Only Knew" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 94 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “If You Only Knew

Can I play "If You Only Knew" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) 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 You Only Knew" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "If You Only Knew" by Shinedown played in?
If You Only Knew 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 You Only Knew"?
The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If You Only Knew" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "If You Only Knew"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If You Only Knew"?
"If You Only Knew" was originally performed by Shinedown. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If You Only Knew"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Asus4, C, Dm, F, G.
What other songs by Shinedown can I play here?
Try "SECOND CHANCE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "If You Only Knew"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "If You Only Knew" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "If You Only Knew"?
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 You Only Knew" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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