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If Only

Black Bank Folk

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D       D       D       D                
Bm      G       D       D                
Bm      G       A       A                
G       G       Bm      Bm                
A       A       A       A                
D       D       D       D

Verse 1
DIn A Little Country GTown Just Like DYours
I Was BmBorn Cannon AFodder For The DWar
DI Signed Up Just Like My GFather Had Done DBefore
Back BmWhen There Was ASomething Worth Fighting DFor

Chorus 1
Now My BmHanGds Don’t Feel Like DMine
And My BmFacGe Has Got New ALines
I Never GThought Before We BmMet
If Only AI Could Die Such A DDeath

Verse 2
DI Suppose That I Was GGlad I Wasn’t DSent
To The BmFront Like My ABrother And My DFriends
DI’d Been Jealous Of The GGlories Left To DThem
But Where’s The BmGlory Dying AScreaming In A DTrench

Chorus 2
Now Young BmHanGds Shake Like They’re DOld
Weary BmEyeGs Show Dying ASouls
It’s Not For GGlory I RegBmret
If Only AI Could Die Such A DDeath

Middle 8
When The AOrder Came To GIreland I Was DBound
To DefGeat Your Bold ReDbellion Against The CArown
When I ASaw You With The GWhite Flag In Your DHand
I Could’ve GKilled You On The DSpot But For The ComAmand
G     But For The CoDmmand

Verse 3
DNow The Time Has Come To GMake Your Final DStand
And I’ll BmDry My Tears And AAsk To Shake Your DHand
DNow I Can See That GWe Are Much The DSame
Though Our BmCauses Have Been AGiven Different DNames

Chorus 3
Now My BmHanGds Don’t Feel Like DMine
And My BmFacGe Has Got New ALines
I Never GThought Before We BmMet
If Only AI Could Die Such A DDeath
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for If Only?

The chords for If Only are: D, Bm, G, A

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: D, Bm, G, A

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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