Chordyes

If I

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

Intro
Dm Gm D#
Dm F A#
Dm Gm D#
Dm F A#

Verse 1
If DmI Could GmTell A D#Story
What DmSecrets FI Would A#Tell?
Of DmThose Who've GmGone To D#Glory
And DmThose Who FWent To A#Hell
If DmI Could GmShow The D#Pictures
Of The DmFaces FI BeA#lieved
They'd DmAll Be GmChildren D#Smiling
F With Nothing Up Their A#Sleeves

Bridge
GmI'd Remember Ever DmDetail
Gm I'd Remember Every DmFlaw
Gm And Every Time That D#We Failed
F To Open Every A#Door

Instrumental Break
Dm Gm D#
Dm F A#

Verse 2
If DmI Could GmChange The D#Ending
No DmOne Would FEver A#Lose
And I'd DmKeep This GmRoad From D#Bending
F No One Should Have To A#Choose
We'd DmWalk This GmLine ToD#gether
Then DmShare What FWe Could A#Share
Then We'd DmAll Do GmThis ForD#ever
F And That Should Get Us A#There
Also available in: Am (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for If I?

The chords for If I are: Dm, Gm, D#, F, A#

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: Dm, Gm, D#, F, A#

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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