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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If You Only Knew" by Shinedown: 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 C, 94 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “If You Only Knew”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If You Only Knew" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If You Only Knew" by Shinedown. 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 You Only Knew" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 You Only Knew" 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.