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If

Conor Ryan Hennessy

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for If by Conor Ryan Hennessy in the key of D

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
I've Included The 7S And Add9S Where They Appear In The Picking Pattern, Technically He's Holding That C7
Every Time He Plays A C Chord. Not Sure The Add9S Are In The Recording But I Play It With 'Em And He Throws
Some Of 'Em In When He Plays It Live.

Verse 1
Well IDf I Was A Banker I'd Be A GBad OneG7​
And DIf I Was A Doctor I'd Be ABrokeA7​
And IDf I Was A LD7awyer, I'd HavGe Quite The RepuG7tation
Of WE7earing Patched Up JAeans And A Torn UpD Coat  D7​

Verse 2
And DIf I Was ReD7ligious I'd Be GDrunkeG7r
And DIf I's A Politician I'd Die FromA SmoA7ke
And DIf I Didn't KnowD7 No Better I'dD Run Off On TG7he Bum
WE7ithout Tellin'A Anybody That ID Know

Chorus 1
Oscar WGilde Wrote Bout Living Like An ADrtisD7t
And How An GEngineer's All An Gadd9Engineer CouldA Be  A7​
Well ADin't It Just A D7Shame All TheGm Artists Raised OurG7 Rents Up
When AE7ll Their EngineeringA Fathers Paid Their DLeasD7e

Verse 3
Well DIf I Had AD7 Hammer I'd BGe FamoG7us
For SiDnging Older D7Songs I BarelyA KnowA7​
To YDoung Urban ProfD7essionalG, Real Go-GettGer Types Y'know
Them GE7olden Boys AndA Gals Like All YouD Folks

Verse 4
And DIf I Played HaD7rmonica LikeG GuthriG7e
I'd Be A SDugarfree BobD7 Dylan Without AA GrowlA7​
I'd DProbably Get MoreD7 Gigs, I'd ProbablGy Kick Against LesG7s Pricks
But I Could E7Never Jump A ATrain Good AnDyhow

Chorus 2
And GI Once Heard A Drunk Guy Sing IDrene GooD7dnight
In A GWay That Made Me Wanna Gadd9Die On The Barroom AFloorA7​
But WDhen I Turn My RaD7dio On AndG Hear Them BillioG7n Dollar Songs
I WE7anna Die In A DAifferent Way ForD Sure

Verse 5
Well DPeople Think I'mD7 Joking When I'm GSingiGadd9ng
But DIn Between These D7Punchlines There's AA TrutA7h
And DWhen It's PlainlyD7 Said, Well It KindaG Messes With YouGadd9r Head Instead
E7Exchanging Glances, You'llA Call Me UnDcouth

Verse 6
But DIf I Died A D7Man Of Good PeGrsuasiG7on
And ADll The Damage ID7 Done,  Was To OnlAy Me   A7​
Well WDhen They Laid My FiD7nal Bed, For ThatG Lonesome ValleyG7 Kind Of Rest
Well E7That'd Be The GAreatest Thing TDo Be
Yeah TGhat'd Be The GE7reatest Thing
To DBe       A  D​
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for If?

The chords for If are: D, G, G7, A, A7, D7, E7, Gadd9

What is the original key of If?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing If?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play If in another key?

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

Can If be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play If on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in If?

If uses 8 chords: D, G, G7, A, A7, D7, E7, Gadd9

What is the easiest way to play If?

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 released in?

If was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for If?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch If 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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