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If I Had A Hammer

The Weavers

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for If I Had A Hammer by The Weavers in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 1950s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
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Intro
|1 2 3 4 |1 2 3 4 |1 2 3 4 |1 2 3 4 |
Xx Xx | A      | E7     | A      | A      |

Verse 1
If I Had A AHammer,E7   I'd Hammer In ThA6e MorninAg
I'd Hammer In The AEveningA   All Over ThiBms Land E​
I'd Hammer Out ADanger,D   I'd Hammer Out F#mA WarninDg
I'd Hammer Out ALove BDetweeAn All Of EMy Brothers
AAlDl A  E7Over ThisA Land    A​

Verse 2
If I Had A ABellE7   I'd Ring It In ThA6e MorninAg
I'd Ring It In The AEveningA   All Over ThiBms LandBm​
I'd Ring Out ADanger,D   I'd Ring Out F#mA WarninDg
But I'd Ring Out ALove BDetweeAn All Of EMy Brothers
AAlDl A  E7Over ThisA Land    A​

Verse 3
If I Had A ASongE7   I'd Sing It In ThA6e MorninAg
I'd Sing It In The AEveningA   All Over ThiBms Land E​
I'd Sing Out ADanger,D   I'd Sing Out F#mA WarninBmg
I'd Sing Out ALove BDetweeAn All Of EMy Brothers
AAlDl A  E7Over ThisA Land    A7​

[Verse 4] (Key Change To D, Holding Capo Ii)
Well, I Got A DHammerA   And I Got DA Bell  D​
And I Got A DSong ToD Sing All Over ThiAs LandA7​
It's The Hammer Of DJustice,G   It's The Bell OBmf FreedGom
It's The Song About DLove BGetweeDn All Of AMy Brothers
DAlGl D  AOver ThisD LaGnd D​
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for If I Had A Hammer?

The chords for If I Had A Hammer are: A, E7, A6, Bm, E, D, F#m, A7, G

What is the original key of If I Had A Hammer?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing If I Had A Hammer?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play If I Had A Hammer in another key?

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

Can If I Had A Hammer be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play If I Had A Hammer on ukulele?

Chord If I Had A Hammer can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in If I Had A Hammer?

If I Had A Hammer uses 9 chords: A, E7, A6, Bm, E, D, F#m, A7, G

What is the easiest way to play If I Had A Hammer?

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 Had A Hammer released in?

If I Had A Hammer was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for If I Had A Hammer?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch If I Had A Hammer 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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