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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 E

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 | E      | B7     | E      | E      |

Verse 1
If I Had A EHammer,B7   I'd Hammer In ThE6e MorninEg
I'd Hammer In The EEveningE   All Over ThiF#ms Land  B​
I'd Hammer Out EDanger,A   I'd Hammer Out C#mA WarninAg
I'd Hammer Out ELove BAetweeEn All Of BMy Brothers
EAlAl E  B7Over ThisE Land    E​

Verse 2
If I Had A EBellB7   I'd Ring It In ThE6e MorninEg
I'd Ring It In The EEveningE   All Over ThiF#ms Land F#m​
I'd Ring Out EDanger,A   I'd Ring Out C#mA WarninAg
But I'd Ring Out ELove BAetweeEn All Of BMy Brothers
EAlAl E  B7Over ThisE Land    E​

Verse 3
If I Had A ESongB7   I'd Sing It In ThE6e MorninEg
I'd Sing It In The EEveningE   All Over ThiF#ms Land  B​
I'd Sing Out EDanger,A   I'd Sing Out C#mA WarninF#mg
I'd Sing Out ELove BAetweeEn All Of BMy Brothers
EAlAl E  B7Over ThisE Land    E7​

[Verse 4] (Key Change To D, Holding Capo Ii)
Well, I Got A AHammerE   And I Got AA Bell  A​
And I Got A ASong ToA Sing All Over ThiEs LandE7​
It's The Hammer Of AJustice,D   It's The Bell OF#mf FreedoDm
It's The Song About ALove BDetweeAn All Of EMy Brothers
AAlDl A  EOver ThisA LaDnd A​
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for If I Had A Hammer?

The chords for If I Had A Hammer are: E, B7, E6, F#m, B, A, C#m, E7, D

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: E, B7, E6, F#m, B, A, C#m, E7, D

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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