If Heaven
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Capo II
Tabbed by: Le Chanteur
D D/Db Bm Bm/A
If heaven was an hour, it would be twilight
G D A
When the fireflies start their dancin' on the lawn
D D/Db Bm Bm/A
And supper's on the stove and mammas laughin'
G A7sus A
And everybody's workin' day__ is done
D D/Db Bm Bm/A
If heaven was a town it would be my town
G D A
Oh, On a summer day in nineteen eighty-five
D D/Db Bm Bm/A
And everything I wanted was out there waiting
G A D D D/Db
And everyone I loved was still alive
Chorus:
Bm Bm/A G D D/Db
Dont cry a tear for me now baby
Bm Bm/A G A
There comes a time we must all say goodbye
D D/Db Bm G
And if thats what heavens made of, You know I
D A D
I ain't afraid to die
VERSE 2:
D D/Db Bm Bm/A
If heaven was a pie it'd be cherry
G D A
Sooo, Cool and sweet and heavy on your tongue
D D/Db Bm Bm/A
And just one bite would satisfy your hunger
G A7sus A
And it'd always be enough for everyone
D D/Db Bm Bm/A
If heaven was a train it sure would be a fast one
G D A
About to take this weary trav'ler round the bend
D D/Db Bm Bm/A
And if heaven was a tear it'd be my last one
G A D D D/Db
And you'd be in my arms again
CHORUS:
Bm Bm/A G D D/Db
Dont cry a tear for me now baby
Bm Bm/A G A
There comes a time we must all say goodbye
D D/Db Bm G
And if thats what heavens made of, You know I
D A D
I ain't afraid to die
D D/Db Bm G
And if thats what heavens made of, You know I
D A D
I ain't afraid to die
How to play If Heaven
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.