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If Only

Taylor Bickett

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for If Only by Taylor Bickett

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Bpm:      122
Released: 17 July 2026
Album:     Nothing I Can't Undo

Note:     * After Chord Means Strike Chord Once And Let It Ring.

Capo: 3 fret

Intro
Em  G  C

Verse 1
Em  How Am I To GKnow If You Won't Face It?C​
You CTie It With A Bow And Call It CPatience,
EmIt Kinda Feels Like GCowardice To CMe,  C​
You Once DSaid That A Coward's,
The Worst Thing A Man Can CBe. C​

Verse 2
Em  You'd Love Me Under GAll The Right Conditions, C​
A CPretty Way To CPackage Indecision,
Em Don't Keep Me On Your GLeash Just To Cut Me CLoose, C​
Don't PreDtend That It's Out Of Your Hands,
When You Know The AmTruth?C​

Chorus
Saying, "EmIf .D/F# . .   COnly",
"EmIf .D/F# . .   COnly".

Verse 3
Em I Had You For A D/F#Spring And Half A Summer,
C I Have You Still In Some Ways, Not In Others,
Em Suspended In The D/F#Air Like An AcroCbat,
(Don't Keep Me On Your CHook Just To Toss Me DBack),
Purple DSky When It All Came Down,
CYellow Light And A Siren Sound,
DYou Say It Soft, Like A Secrеt,
Like You CKnow That It's A Cop-Out.

Refrain
"EmIf .D/F# . .   COnly",
"EmIf .D/F# . .   COnly",
"EmIf .D/F# . .   COnly".

Bridge
EmIf Only You Could D/F#Show Me That You Want This,C​
If Only You Could CBear To Lеt Me Go,
EmYou Tell Me I'm The D/F#One Who Keeps You Honest,  C​
If Only I Could CKeep You Close,
EmYou'd Rather Give A D/F#Poem Than A Promise,C​
I'd Rather Have A CPromise Than A Poem.

Outro
"EmIf .D/F# . .   COnly",
"EmIf .D/F# . .   COnly",
"EmIf .D/F# . .   COnly".Cmaj7​
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for If Only?

The chords for If Only are: Em, G, C, D, Am, D/F#, Cmaj7

What is the original key of If Only?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing If Only?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play If Only in another key?

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

Can If Only be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play If Only on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in If Only?

If Only uses 7 chords: Em, G, C, D, Am, D/F#, Cmaj7

What is the easiest way to play If Only?

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 Only released in?

If Only was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for If Only?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch If Only 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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