If I Could Only Fly2
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D A x 2
D G
I almost felt you touchin' me just now
D A
I wish I knew which way to turn and go
D G
I feel so good and I feel so bad
A D
Wonder what I oughta do
G
If I could only fly
D
If I could only fly
A
I'd bid this place goodbye
D D7
To come and be with you
G
But I can hardly stand
D
Got nowhere to run
A
Another sinkin' sun
D
One more lonely night
D G
The wind keeps blowin' somewhere every day
D A
They tell me things get better somewhere up the way
D G
Just dismal thinkin' on a dismal day
A D
Sad songs for us to bear
(D) (G) (A) (D) x2 HARP
D
You know sometimes I write happy songs
G
But then sometimes little things are wrong
D A
You know I wish they all could make you smile
D
Tomorrow maybe we can get away
G
I'm coming home soon and I want to stay
A D
I wish you could come with me when I go again
G
If I could only fly
D
If I could only fly
A
I'd bid this place goodbye
D D7
To come and be with you
G
But I can hardly stand
D
Got nowhere to run
A
Another sinkin' sun
D
One more lonely night
G
If I could only fly
D
If You could only fly
A
If we could only fly
D
There'd be no more lonely nights
How to play If I Could Only Fly2
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.