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If

Conor Ryan Hennessy

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

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 IGf I Was A Banker I'd Be A CBad OneC7​
And GIf I Was A Doctor I'd Be DBrokeD7​
And IGf I Was A LG7awyer, I'd HavCe Quite The RepuC7tation
Of WA7earing Patched Up JDeans And A Torn UpG Coat  G7​

Verse 2
And GIf I Was ReG7ligious I'd Be CDrunkeC7r
And GIf I's A Politician I'd Die FromD SmoD7ke
And GIf I Didn't KnowG7 No Better I'dG Run Off On TC7he Bum
WA7ithout Tellin'D Anybody That IG Know

Chorus 1
Oscar WCilde Wrote Bout Living Like An AGrtisG7t
And How An CEngineer's All An Cadd9Engineer CouldD Be  D7​
Well AGin't It Just A G7Shame All TheCm Artists Raised OurC7 Rents Up
When AA7ll Their EngineeringD Fathers Paid Their GLeasG7e

Verse 3
Well GIf I Had AG7 Hammer I'd BCe FamoC7us
For SiGnging Older G7Songs I BarelyD KnowD7​
To YGoung Urban ProfG7essionalC, Real Go-GettCer Types Y'know
Them GA7olden Boys AndD Gals Like All YouG Folks

Verse 4
And GIf I Played HaG7rmonica LikeC GuthriC7e
I'd Be A SGugarfree BobG7 Dylan Without AD GrowlD7​
I'd GProbably Get MoreG7 Gigs, I'd ProbablCy Kick Against LesC7s Pricks
But I Could A7Never Jump A DTrain Good AnGyhow

Chorus 2
And CI Once Heard A Drunk Guy Sing IGrene GooG7dnight
In A CWay That Made Me Wanna Cadd9Die On The Barroom DFloorD7​
But WGhen I Turn My RaG7dio On AndC Hear Them BillioC7n Dollar Songs
I WA7anna Die In A DDifferent Way ForG Sure

Verse 5
Well GPeople Think I'mG7 Joking When I'm CSingiCadd9ng
But GIn Between These G7Punchlines There's AD TrutD7h
And GWhen It's PlainlyG7 Said, Well It KindaC Messes With YouCadd9r Head Instead
A7Exchanging Glances, You'llD Call Me UnGcouth

Verse 6
But GIf I Died A G7Man Of Good PeCrsuasiC7on
And AGll The Damage IG7 Done,  Was To OnlDy Me   D7​
Well WGhen They Laid My FiG7nal Bed, For ThatC Lonesome ValleyC7 Kind Of Rest
Well A7That'd Be The GDreatest Thing TGo Be
Yeah TChat'd Be The GA7reatest Thing
To GBe       D  G​
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for If?

The chords for If are: G, C, C7, D, D7, G7, A7, Cadd9

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: G, C, C7, D, D7, G7, A7, Cadd9

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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