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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "If I Had My Way" by Brian, in E major at about 214 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "If I Had My Way" by Brian

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “If I Had My Way” by Brian.

If I Had My Way by Brian
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · alternative rock · indie rock
Moodreflective · melancholic · hopeful
Signaturemelancholic indie rock with a hopeful twist
E major
Key
214
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B
E
A
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead, clear, slightly melancholic timbre, earnest and expressive delivery
drums
steady, driving rock beat
bass guitar
solid, foundational low end
electric guitar
clean, melodic riffs and chordal support
electric piano
warm, atmospheric pads and melodic lines
Album & artist
ALBUM

Brian (1968)

This self-titled debut LP introduced Brian to a wider audience and collected his pop recordings in one place. Details about its production and tracklist are scarce, but it stands as the primary document of his work from this period.

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Artist

Brian

Brian was a pop singer born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England in 1943 who emigrated to Australia as a child and grew up across Sydney, Brisbane, and various other towns. He worked a string of odd jobs before winning a television song contest as a teenager launched him into performing at clubs, on radio, and on TV. His recording career brought him to Europe, where he cut material aimed at the pop market.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "If I Had My Way" in?

"If I Had My Way" by Brian is in E major.

What is the tempo of "If I Had My Way"?

"If I Had My Way" plays at around 214 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "If I Had My Way"?

The core progression is B, E, and A, built around the E major tonal center.

What instruments play on "If I Had My Way"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, electric piano, and vocals.

Can I get "If I Had My Way" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "If I Had My Way" by Brian, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "If I Had My Way" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"If I Had My Way" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 214 BPM in E major with 3 core chords, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "If I Had My Way" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "If I Had My Way" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "If I Had My Way" on?

"If I Had My Way" appears on Brian (1968).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

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