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If Only

Black Bank Folk

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for If Only by Black Bank Folk

Level: Beginner Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C       C       C       C                
Am      F       C       C                
Am      F       G       G                
F       F       Am      Am                
G       G       G       G                
C       C       C       C

Verse 1
CIn A Little Country FTown Just Like CYours
I Was AmBorn Cannon GFodder For The CWar
CI Signed Up Just Like My FFather Had Done CBefore
Back AmWhen There Was GSomething Worth Fighting CFor

Chorus 1
Now My AmHanFds Don’t Feel Like CMine
And My AmFacFe Has Got New GLines
I Never FThought Before We AmMet
If Only GI Could Die Such A CDeath

Verse 2
CI Suppose That I Was FGlad I Wasn’t CSent
To The AmFront Like My GBrother And My CFriends
CI’d Been Jealous Of The FGlories Left To CThem
But Where’s The AmGlory Dying GScreaming In A CTrench

Chorus 2
Now Young AmHanFds Shake Like They’re COld
Weary AmEyeFs Show Dying GSouls
It’s Not For FGlory I RegAmret
If Only GI Could Die Such A CDeath

Middle 8
When The GOrder Came To FIreland I Was CBound
To DefFeat Your Bold ReCbellion Against The CGrown
When I GSaw You With The FWhite Flag In Your CHand
I Could’ve FKilled You On The CSpot But For The ComGmand
F     But For The CoCmmand

Verse 3
CNow The Time Has Come To FMake Your Final CStand
And I’ll AmDry My Tears And GAsk To Shake Your CHand
CNow I Can See That FWe Are Much The CSame
Though Our AmCauses Have Been GGiven Different CNames

Chorus 3
Now My AmHanFds Don’t Feel Like CMine
And My AmFacFe Has Got New GLines
I Never FThought Before We AmMet
If Only GI Could Die Such A CDeath
Also available in: D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for If Only?

The chords for If Only are: C, Am, F, G

What is the original key of If Only?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing If Only?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play If Only in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can If Only be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play If Only on ukulele?

Chord If Only can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in If Only?

If Only uses 4 chords: C, Am, F, G

What is the easiest way to play If Only?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was If Only released in?

If Only was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for If Only?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch If Only to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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