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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 D

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 | D      | A7     | D      | D      |

Verse 1
If I Had A DHammer,A7   I'd Hammer In ThD6e MorninDg
I'd Hammer In The DEveningD   All Over ThiEms Land A​
I'd Hammer Out DDanger,G   I'd Hammer Out BmA WarniGng
I'd Hammer Out DLove BGetweeDn All Of AMy Brothers
DAlGl D  A7Over ThisD Land    D​

Verse 2
If I Had A DBellA7   I'd Ring It In ThD6e MorninDg
I'd Ring It In The DEveningD   All Over ThiEms LandEm​
I'd Ring Out DDanger,G   I'd Ring Out BmA WarniGng
But I'd Ring Out DLove BGetweeDn All Of AMy Brothers
DAlGl D  A7Over ThisD Land    D​

Verse 3
If I Had A DSongA7   I'd Sing It In ThD6e MorninDg
I'd Sing It In The DEveningD   All Over ThiEms Land A​
I'd Sing Out DDanger,G   I'd Sing Out BmA WarniEmng
I'd Sing Out DLove BGetweeDn All Of AMy Brothers
DAlGl D  A7Over ThisD Land    D7​

[Verse 4] (Key Change To D, Holding Capo Ii)
Well, I Got A GHammerD   And I Got GA Bell  G​
And I Got A GSong ToG Sing All Over ThiDs LandD7​
It's The Hammer Of GJustice,C   It's The Bell OEmf FreedCom
It's The Song About GLove BCetweeGn All Of DMy Brothers
GAlCl G  DOver ThisG LaCnd G​
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for If I Had A Hammer?

The chords for If I Had A Hammer are: D, A7, D6, Em, A, G, Bm, D7, C

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: D, A7, D6, Em, A, G, Bm, D7, C

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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