Chordyes

If I

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for If I by Richie Havens

Intro
Am Dm Bb
Am C F
Am Dm Bb
Am C F

Verse 1
If AmI Could DmTell A BbStory
What AmSecrets CI Would FTell?
Of AmThose Who've DmGone To BbGlory
And AmThose Who CWent To FHell
If AmI Could DmShow The BbPictures
Of The AmFaces CI BeFlieved
They'd AmAll Be DmChildren BbSmiling
C With Nothing Up Their FSleeves

Bridge
DmI'd Remember Ever AmDetail
Dm I'd Remember Every AmFlaw
Dm And Every Time That BbWe Failed
C To Open Every FDoor

Instrumental Break
Am Dm Bb
Am C F

Verse 2
If AmI Could DmChange The BbEnding
No AmOne Would CEver FLose
And I'd AmKeep This DmRoad From BbBending
C No One Should Have To FChoose
We'd AmWalk This DmLine ToBbgether
Then AmShare What CWe Could FShare
Then We'd AmAll Do DmThis ForBbever
C And That Should Get Us FThere
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for If I?

The chords for If I are: Am, Dm, Bb, C, F

What is the original key of If I?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing If I?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play If I in another key?

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

Can If I be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play If I on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in If I?

If I uses 5 chords: Am, Dm, Bb, C, F

What is the easiest way to play If I?

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 I released in?

If I was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for If I?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch If I 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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