Chordyes

If I

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

Intro
Em Am F
Em G C
Em Am F
Em G C

Verse 1
If EmI Could AmTell A FStory
What EmSecrets GI Would CTell?
Of EmThose Who've AmGone To FGlory
And EmThose Who GWent To CHell
If EmI Could AmShow The FPictures
Of The EmFaces GI BeClieved
They'd EmAll Be AmChildren FSmiling
G With Nothing Up Their CSleeves

Bridge
AmI'd Remember Ever EmDetail
Am I'd Remember Every EmFlaw
Am And Every Time That FWe Failed
G To Open Every CDoor

Instrumental Break
Em Am F
Em G C

Verse 2
If EmI Could AmChange The FEnding
No EmOne Would GEver CLose
And I'd EmKeep This AmRoad From FBending
G No One Should Have To CChoose
We'd EmWalk This AmLine ToFgether
Then EmShare What GWe Could CShare
Then We'd EmAll Do AmThis ForFever
G And That Should Get Us CThere
Also available in: Am (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for If I?

The chords for If I are: Em, Am, F, G, C

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: Em, Am, F, G, C

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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