If I Could
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Verse
D
If I could
F#m Am
I'd protect you from the sadness in your eyes
B7 Em
Give you courage in a world of compromise
A
Yes, I would
D
If I could
F#m Am
I would teach you all the things I've never learned
B7 Em
And I'd help you cross the bridges that I've burned
A
Yes, I would
[Refrão]
Bm
If I could
E A
I would try to shield your innocence from time
F#m G#m7
But the part of life I gave you isn't mine
C#7 F#m F#mmaj7 F#m7 A7
I've watched you grow, so I could let - you - go
Verse
D
If I could
F#m Am
I would help you make it through the hungry years
B7 Em
But I know that I could never dry your tears
A
But I would
D
If I could
[Refrão]
Bm
Yes, If I live
E A
In a time and place where you don't want to be
F#m G#m7
You don't have to walk along this road with me
C#7 F#m F#mmaj7 F#m7 B7
My yesterday won't have to be - your - way
Verse
E
If I knew
G#m Bm
I would try to change the world I brought you to
C#7 F#m
And there isn't very much that I could do
B
But I would
A
If I could
Oh baby
G#m7
Daddy wants to protect you
F#m7 B
And help my baby through the hungriest
Cos you're part of me
A
And if you ever ever need
G#m7
Said a shoulder to cry on
F#m7
Or just someone to talk to
B
I'll be there, I'll be there
A G#m7
I didn't change your world
F#m7 B
But I would
E
If I could
How to play If I Could
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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.