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If Only

Taylor Bickett

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for If Only by Taylor Bickett in the key of A

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
Am  C  F

Verse 1
Am  How Am I To CKnow If You Won't Face It?F​
You FTie It With A Bow And Call It FPatience,
AmIt Kinda Feels Like CCowardice To FMe,  F​
You Once GSaid That A Coward's,
The Worst Thing A Man Can FBe. F​

Verse 2
Am  You'd Love Me Under CAll The Right Conditions, F​
A FPretty Way To FPackage Indecision,
Am Don't Keep Me On Your CLeash Just To Cut Me FLoose, F​
Don't PreGtend That It's Out Of Your Hands,
When You Know The DmTruth?F​

Chorus
Saying, "AmIf .G/B . .  F Only",
"AmIf .G/B . .  F Only".

Verse 3
Am I Had You For A G/BSpring And Half A Summer,
F I Have You Still In Some Ways, Not In Others,
Am Suspended In The G/BAir Like An AcrFobat,
(Don't Keep Me On Your FHook Just To Toss Me GBack),
Purple GSky When It All Came Down,
FYellow Light And A Siren Sound,
GYou Say It Soft, Like A Secrеt,
Like You FKnow That It's A Cop-Out.

Refrain
"AmIf .G/B . .  F Only",
"AmIf .G/B . .  F Only",
"AmIf .G/B . .  F Only".

Bridge
AmIf Only You Could G/BShow Me That You Want ThisF,
If Only You Could FBear To Lеt Me Go,
AmYou Tell Me I'm The G/BOne Who Keeps You Honest, F​
If Only I Could FKeep You Close,
AmYou'd Rather Give A G/BPoem Than A PromiseF,
I'd Rather Have A FPromise Than A Poem.

Outro
"AmIf .G/B . .  F Only",
"AmIf .G/B . .  F Only",
"AmIf .G/B . .  F Only"Fmaj7.
Also available in: Em (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for If Only?

The chords for If Only are: Am, C, F, G, Dm, G/B, Fmaj7

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: Am, C, F, G, Dm, G/B, Fmaj7

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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