If I Died
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capo 5
A Bm A Bm
A Bm A Bm
If I died would you remember that you left me?
A Bm A Bm
Or if I died, well then I guess I’ll never know.
F#m D A Bm
So what’s the point in dancing it if I am destined to be alone?
A Bm A Bm
Unless you come to your senses, tell me it was all just one big joke.
F#m D A Bm
And when I’m happy I sing about sleeping and about you
A Bm A Bm
When I’m sad I went for heartbreak, the day you said we're through,
A Bm
We're through
A Bm
F#m D A Bm
And Daniel Johnston has written hundred of great tunes
A Bm A Bm
And I’ve got six, so guess that’s some catching up to do.
A Bm A Bm
To tell you that I love you, to tell you that I’m sorry for what I am,
A Bm A Bm
To tell you that I love you, to tell you that I’m sorry for what I am.
F#m D A Bm
I know I’m difficult and I know I’m not much fun,
A Bm A Bm
But I tell you what I am, I tell you what I’d like to be
A Bm
And that’s your man.
A Bm
A Bm A Bm
Oh, if I died would you remember that you left me?
A Bm A Bm
Or if I died, well then I guess I’ll never know.
F#m D A Bm
And when I’m happy I dream about sleeping and about you
A Bm A Bm
I wanna make you happy from my bones and everything I do,
A Bm
I want to spend my life with you,
A Bm
I want to spend my life with you,
A Bm
And now I don’t know what to do,
A Bm
I really don’t know what to do
A Bm (End with A)
How to play If I Died
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.