Chordyes

If I

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

Intro
Gm Cm G#
Gm A# D#
Gm Cm G#
Gm A# D#

Verse 1
If GmI Could CmTell A G#Story
What GmSecrets A#I Would TD#ell?
Of GmThose Who've CmGone To G#Glory
And GmThose Who A#Went To HD#ell
If GmI Could CmShow The G#Pictures
Of The GmFaces A#I BelD#ieved
They'd GmAll Be CmChildren G#Smiling
A# With Nothing Up Their SD#leeves

Bridge
CmI'd Remember Ever GmDetail
Cm I'd Remember Every GmFlaw
Cm And Every Time That G#We Failed
A# To Open Every DD#oor

Instrumental Break
Gm Cm G#
Gm A# D#

Verse 2
If GmI Could CmChange The G#Ending
No GmOne Would A#Ever LD#ose
And I'd GmKeep This CmRoad From G#Bending
A# No One Should Have To CD#hoose
We'd GmWalk This CmLine ToG#gether
Then GmShare What A#We Could SD#hare
Then We'd GmAll Do CmThis ForG#ever
A# And That Should Get Us TD#here
Also available in: Am (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for If I?

The chords for If I are: Gm, Cm, G#, A#, D#

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: Gm, Cm, G#, A#, D#

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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