If I Believed
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Intro: D
D G/D
If I believed in wishes as silly as it seems.
E
I'd find that hidden cave,
C/E C#dim/E
Turn back the sands of time and save you
D
If I believed in dreams, if I believed in magic
G/D
If I believed in good
E
I'd be the best vizier, I'd make our troubles disappear
C/E C#dim/E
If I believed I could.
Bm/D
But wishes are dreams and dreams are pretend
C Cm
So science and reason win out in the end.
Em C#dim/E
Science says you're dead and gone forever
D Bmin/D
Reason says I'm talking to the air
Em
But something in my heart
C#dim/E
Some secret hidden part
F#m C#dim/E
I insists that you are there
A/E
Somewhere
D
If I believed in wishes
G/D
If I can find the key
E
Perhaps it's not to late to change the course of fate
C/E C#dim/E
Cause after all I must be pretty great
D
If you believed in me
How to play If I Believed
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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.