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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"If You Only Knew" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 94 BPM.
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About “If You Only Knew”
- Where are the chord symbols for "If You Only Knew" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "If You Only Knew" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "If You Only Knew" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "If You Only Knew" is in the key of C at 94 BPM.
- What chords are in "If You Only Knew"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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