- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
If I Lose |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
F4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
124 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0154585 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
5 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I never thought I'd need you, but now I found I'm wrong. |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1977 |
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Publisher: |
BMG Rights Management |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0154585 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I never thought I'd need you, but now I found I'm wrong. |
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From the Book: |
The Bluegrass Songbook |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “If I Lose” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “If I Lose” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “If I Lose” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“If I Lose” by Ralph Stanley is available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. Other recordings of this song include those by Jim Lauderdale and The Stanley Brothers. It includes 5 pages of music.
The original key is C major. The tempo is moderately, at around 124 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano and Guitar.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Its style is Country. Musicnotes offers 2 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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