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If Only

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

Intro
G       G       G       G                
Em      C       G       G                
Em      C       D       D                
C       C       Em      Em                
D       D       D       D                
G       G       G       G

Verse 1
GIn A Little Country CTown Just Like GYours
I Was EmBorn Cannon DFodder For The GWar
GI Signed Up Just Like My CFather Had Done GBefore
Back EmWhen There Was DSomething Worth Fighting GFor

Chorus 1
Now My EmHanCds Don’t Feel Like GMine
And My EmFacCe Has Got New DLines
I Never CThought Before We EmMet
If Only DI Could Die Such A GDeath

Verse 2
GI Suppose That I Was CGlad I Wasn’t GSent
To The EmFront Like My DBrother And My GFriends
GI’d Been Jealous Of The CGlories Left To GThem
But Where’s The EmGlory Dying DScreaming In A GTrench

Chorus 2
Now Young EmHanCds Shake Like They’re GOld
Weary EmEyeCs Show Dying DSouls
It’s Not For CGlory I RegEmret
If Only DI Could Die Such A GDeath

Middle 8
When The DOrder Came To CIreland I Was GBound
To DefCeat Your Bold ReGbellion Against The CDrown
When I DSaw You With The CWhite Flag In Your GHand
I Could’ve CKilled You On The GSpot But For The ComDmand
C     But For The CoGmmand

Verse 3
GNow The Time Has Come To CMake Your Final GStand
And I’ll EmDry My Tears And DAsk To Shake Your GHand
GNow I Can See That CWe Are Much The GSame
Though Our EmCauses Have Been DGiven Different GNames

Chorus 3
Now My EmHanCds Don’t Feel Like GMine
And My EmFacCe Has Got New DLines
I Never CThought Before We EmMet
If Only DI Could Die Such A GDeath
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for If Only?

The chords for If Only are: G, Em, C, D

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: G, Em, C, D

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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