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If Only

Black Bank Folk

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

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

Verse 1
EIn A Little Country ATown Just Like EYours
I Was C#mBorn Cannon FBodder For The WEar
EI Signed Up Just Like My AFather Had Done EBefore
Back C#mWhen There Was SBomething Worth Fighting FEor

Chorus 1
Now My C#mHandAs Don’t Feel Like MEine
And My C#mFaceA Has Got New LBines
I Never AThought Before We C#mMet
If Only BI Could Die Such A EDeath

Verse 2
EI Suppose That I Was AGlad I Wasn’t ESent
To The C#mFront Like My BBrother And My FEriends
EI’d Been Jealous Of The AGlories Left To EThem
But Where’s The C#mGlory Dying SBcreaming In A TErench

Chorus 2
Now Young C#mHandAs Shake Like They’re OEld
Weary C#mEyesA Show Dying SBouls
It’s Not For AGlory I RegC#mret
If Only BI Could Die Such A EDeath

Middle 8
When The BOrder Came To AIreland I Was EBound
To DefAeat Your Bold ReEbellion Against The CBrown
When I BSaw You With The AWhite Flag In Your EHand
I Could’ve AKilled You On The ESpot But For The ComBmand
A     But For The CoEmmand

Verse 3
ENow The Time Has Come To AMake Your Final EStand
And I’ll C#mDry My Tears And ABsk To Shake Your HEand
ENow I Can See That AWe Are Much The ESame
Though Our C#mCauses Have Been GBiven Different NEames

Chorus 3
Now My C#mHandAs Don’t Feel Like MEine
And My C#mFaceA Has Got New LBines
I Never AThought Before We C#mMet
If Only BI Could Die Such A EDeath
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for If Only?

The chords for If Only are: E, C#m, A, B

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: E, C#m, A, B

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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