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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 C

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 | C      | G7     | C      | C      |

Verse 1
If I Had A CHammer,G7   I'd Hammer In ThC6e MorninCg
I'd Hammer In The CEveningC   All Over ThiDms Land G​
I'd Hammer Out CDanger,F   I'd Hammer Out AmA WarniFng
I'd Hammer Out CLove BFetweeCn All Of GMy Brothers
CAlFl C  G7Over ThisC Land    C​

Verse 2
If I Had A CBellG7   I'd Ring It In ThC6e MorninCg
I'd Ring It In The CEveningC   All Over ThiDms LandDm​
I'd Ring Out CDanger,F   I'd Ring Out AmA WarniFng
But I'd Ring Out CLove BFetweeCn All Of GMy Brothers
CAlFl C  G7Over ThisC Land    C​

Verse 3
If I Had A CSongG7   I'd Sing It In ThC6e MorninCg
I'd Sing It In The CEveningC   All Over ThiDms Land G​
I'd Sing Out CDanger,F   I'd Sing Out AmA WarniDmng
I'd Sing Out CLove BFetweeCn All Of GMy Brothers
CAlFl C  G7Over ThisC Land    C7​

[Verse 4] (Key Change To D, Holding Capo Ii)
Well, I Got A FHammerC   And I Got FA Bell  F​
And I Got A FSong ToF Sing All Over ThiCs LandC7​
It's The Hammer Of FJustice,A#   It's The Bell OfDm FreedoA#m
It's The Song About FLove BA#etweenF All Of MCy Brothers
FAlA#l  F OCver This FLanA#d   F​
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for If I Had A Hammer?

The chords for If I Had A Hammer are: C, G7, C6, Dm, G, F, Am, C7, A#

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: C, G7, C6, Dm, G, F, Am, C7, A#

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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