If I Had You
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E A E A
Oo-ooo if I had you, yeah the things that I could do
E
Honey, if I had you
A E
Now I could sing like an angel, fly just like a bird
A E
Sing you the best love song you ever heard.
A E
I could be a poet like Mohammed Ali,
A B C#m B
Float like a butterfly, sting just like a, just like a bee.
E
Mmm, ooo, if I had you, ahhh the things that I could do
If I had you.
Now I'd go get your name tattooed on my chest,
Well it'd just say 'my baby, my baby, she's the best.'
I could be your Superman, you could be my Lois Lane
I could be a Tarzan, you could be my sweet Jane - if you wanted to.
E A E A
Mmm if I had you, ah the things that I could do
E
If I had you.
Yeah one more time...
E A E A
Ooo if I had, only had you, Yeah the things that I could do,
B
Oh boy
E
Only if I had you.
E A E
So come on dance with me baby, don't let me go.
A E
Yeah dance with me baby, don't let me go.
A E
Baby don't let me, don't let me go
B
Don't let me go, oh no...
F#m E B E
A E B B
F#m E B E
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
B = X 2 4 4 4 2
C#m = X 4 6 6 5 4
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
F#m = 2 4 4 2 2 2
How to play If I Had You
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 E. 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.