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If Only

Black Bank Folk

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for If Only by Black Bank Folk in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A       A       A       A                
F#m      D       A       A                
F#m      D       E       E                
D       D       F#m      F#m                
E       E       E       E                
A       A       A       A

Verse 1
AIn A Little Country DTown Just Like AYours
I Was F#mBorn Cannon FEodder For The WAar
AI Signed Up Just Like My DFather Had Done ABefore
Back F#mWhen There Was SEomething Worth Fighting FAor

Chorus 1
Now My F#mHandDs Don’t Feel Like MAine
And My F#mFaceD Has Got New LEines
I Never DThought Before We F#mMet
If Only EI Could Die Such A ADeath

Verse 2
AI Suppose That I Was DGlad I Wasn’t ASent
To The F#mFront Like My BErother And My FAriends
AI’d Been Jealous Of The DGlories Left To AThem
But Where’s The F#mGlory Dying SEcreaming In A TArench

Chorus 2
Now Young F#mHandDs Shake Like They’re OAld
Weary F#mEyesD Show Dying SEouls
It’s Not For DGlory I RegF#mret
If Only EI Could Die Such A ADeath

Middle 8
When The EOrder Came To DIreland I Was ABound
To DefDeat Your Bold ReAbellion Against The CErown
When I ESaw You With The DWhite Flag In Your AHand
I Could’ve DKilled You On The ASpot But For The ComEmand
D     But For The CoAmmand

Verse 3
ANow The Time Has Come To DMake Your Final AStand
And I’ll F#mDry My Tears And AEsk To Shake Your HAand
ANow I Can See That DWe Are Much The ASame
Though Our F#mCauses Have Been GEiven Different NAames

Chorus 3
Now My F#mHandDs Don’t Feel Like MAine
And My F#mFaceD Has Got New LEines
I Never DThought Before We F#mMet
If Only EI Could Die Such A ADeath
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for If Only?

The chords for If Only are: A, F#m, D, E

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: A, F#m, D, E

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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