Chordyes

If I

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for If I by Richie Havens in the key of C

Intro
Cm Fm C#
Cm D# G#
Cm Fm C#
Cm D# G#

Verse 1
If CmI Could FmTell A C#Story
What CmSecrets D#I Would TG#ell?
Of CmThose Who've FmGone To C#Glory
And CmThose Who D#Went To HG#ell
If CmI Could FmShow The C#Pictures
Of The CmFaces D#I BelG#ieved
They'd CmAll Be FmChildren C#Smiling
D# With Nothing Up Their SG#leeves

Bridge
FmI'd Remember Ever CmDetail
Fm I'd Remember Every CmFlaw
Fm And Every Time That C#We Failed
D# To Open Every DG#oor

Instrumental Break
Cm Fm C#
Cm D# G#

Verse 2
If CmI Could FmChange The C#Ending
No CmOne Would D#Ever LG#ose
And I'd CmKeep This FmRoad From C#Bending
D# No One Should Have To CG#hoose
We'd CmWalk This FmLine ToC#gether
Then CmShare What D#We Could SG#hare
Then We'd CmAll Do FmThis ForC#ever
D# And That Should Get Us TG#here
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for If I?

The chords for If I are: Cm, Fm, C#, D#, G#

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: Cm, Fm, C#, D#, G#

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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