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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"If You're Out There" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “If You're Out There”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If You're Out There"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If You're Out There". Key of Ab, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.