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If Only

Taylor Bickett

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

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
Cm  D#  G#

Verse 1
Cm  How Am I To D#Know If You Won't Face It? G#​
You G#Tie It With A Bow And Call It PG#atience,
CmIt Kinda Feels Like D#Cowardice To MG#e,    G#​
You Once A#Said That A Coward's,
The Worst Thing A Man Can G#Be.  G#​

Verse 2
Cm  You'd Love Me Under D#All The Right Conditions,  G#​
A G#Pretty Way To PG#ackage Indecision,
Cm Don't Keep Me On Your D#Leash Just To Cut Me LG#oose,   G#​
Don't PreA#tend That It's Out Of Your Hands,
When You Know The FmTruth?G#​

Chorus
Saying, "CmIf .A#/D . .   G#Only",
"CmIf .A#/D . .   G#Only".

Verse 3
Cm I Had You For A A#/DSpring And Half A Summer,
G# I Have You Still In Some Ways, Not In Others,
Cm Suspended In The A#/DAir Like An AcroG#bat,
(Don't Keep Me On Your G#Hook Just To Toss Me BA#ack),
Purple A#Sky When It All Came Down,
G#Yellow Light And A Siren Sound,
A#You Say It Soft, Like A Secrеt,
Like You G#Know That It's A Cop-Out.

Refrain
"CmIf .A#/D . .   G#Only",
"CmIf .A#/D . .   G#Only",
"CmIf .A#/D . .   G#Only".

Bridge
CmIf Only You Could A#/DShow Me That You Want This,G#​
If Only You Could G#Bear To Lеt Me Go,
CmYou Tell Me I'm The A#/DOne Who Keeps You Honest,  G#​
If Only I Could G#Keep You Close,
CmYou'd Rather Give A A#/DPoem Than A Promise,G#​
I'd Rather Have A G#Promise Than A Poem.

Outro
"CmIf .A#/D . .   G#Only",
"CmIf .A#/D . .   G#Only",
"CmIf .A#/D . .   G#Only". G#maj7​
Also available in: Em (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for If Only?

The chords for If Only are: Cm, D#, G#, A#, Fm, A#/D, G#maj7

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: Cm, D#, G#, A#, Fm, A#/D, G#maj7

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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