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(Gb)If you hear this mes sage (Db)wher ev er you stand,
I’m (Ab)call ing ev ’ry wom an, call ing ev ’ry man.
(Gb)We’re the gen er a tion.
We (Db)can’t af ford to wait.
The (Ab)fu ture start ed yes ter day and we’re al read y late.
We’ve been look ing for a (Db)song to sing,
(Ab)searched for a mel o dy, searched for some one to lead.
We’ve been look ing for the (Db)world to change.
If (Ab)you feel the same,
then go on and say...
If you’re out there,
(Db)sing a long with me.
If you’re out there,
I’m dy ing to be lieve.
If you’re out there,
stand (Db)up and say it loud.
If you’re out there,
to mor row’s start ing now.
(Db)Now,
now.
(Gb)No more bro ken prom is es, (Db)no more call to war
un (Ab)less it’s love and peace that we’re real ly fight ing for.
(Gb)We can de stroy hun ger.
(Db)We can con quer hate.
Put (Ab)down the arms and raise your voice.
We’re join ing hands to day.
Oh, I...
(I was look ing for a (Db)song to sing.)
I (Ab)searched for a lead er, but the lead er was me.
(We were look ing for the (Db)world to change.)
But (Ab)we can be he roes.
Just go on and say.
If you’re out (Db)Now,
now.
Oh, (Ebm7)now,
(Db)now,
now.
If you’re read y, we can (Db)shake the world, be (Ab)lieve a gain.
It starts with in.
We don’t have to wait for (Db)des ti ny.
We should be the change that we want to see.
If you’re out there.
Oh,
oh.
Oh,
if you’re out there
and you’re (Db)read y now, then say it loud,
scream it out.
If you’re out there,
(Db)sing a long with me.
If you’re out there,
I’m dy ing to be lieve.
If you’re out there,
stand (Db)up and say it loud.
If you’re out there,
to mor row’s start ing now.
(If you’re out there,
if you’re out there,
if you’re out there.)
(Gb)If you hear this mes sage (Db)wher ev er you stand, I’m (Ab)call ing ev ’ry wom an, call ing ev ’ry man.
(Gb)We’re the gen er a tion.
We (Db)can’t af ford to wait.
The (Ab)fu ture start ed yes ter day and we’re al read y late.
If You're Out There — Piano Lead Sheet
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"If You're Out There" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 100 BPM.
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About “If You're Out There”
- Where are the chord symbols for "If You're Out There" 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're Out There" is in Ab.
- What key is "If You're Out There" by John Legend played in?
- If You're Out There is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If You're Out There"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If You're Out There" 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 You're Out There"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If You're Out There"?
- "If You're Out There" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If You're Out There"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm, Db, Ebm7, Fm, Gb.
- What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
- Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "If You're Out There" 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're Out There" is in the key of Ab at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "If You're Out There"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.