If I Had You
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Intro: A A7M A7M/9 A7 Fdim D9 Dm7+ Dm6
A E7 A A7M A7M/9
I could show the world how to smile
A7 Fdim D9 Dm7+ Dm6
I could be glad all of the while
A C#m5-/7 F#m Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 A F#m D9 E7
I could change the gray skies to blue if I had you
A E7 A A7M A7M/9
I could leave the old days behind
A7 Fdim D9 Dm7+ Dm6
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
A C#m5-/7 F#m Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 A D Dm7 A
I could start my life anew if I had you
Bridge
C#m C#m5-/7 G#7
I could climb a snow-capped mountain
C#m C#m5-/7 G#7
Sail the mighty ocean wide
C#m C#m5-/7 F#7
I could cross the burning desert
Bm5-/7 Cdim Fdim E7
If I had you by my side
A E7 A A7M A7M/9
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
A7 Fdim D9 Dm7+ Dm6
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
A C#m5-/7 F#m Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 A D Dm7 A6
There is nothing I couldn't do if I had you
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 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.