If I Leave
View chords used in this chart
A|------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
G C
Ice cream on the beach
G
The roof of my car the night before you leave
C
Lightning lights your form in my window
[Refrain]
Bm G
Bm G
to breathe,
C Bm D Bm C Bm A Bm
"I'm always coming back home to you"
[Solo]
G D C Bm x2
(Listen for rythm)
e|------------------------|--------------------------|
B|-------12-13------------|-------12-13--------12----|
G|-12-12-------12-11-9-7--|--12-12-----12-11-9-------| X2
D|------------------------|--------------------------|
A|------------------------|--------------------------|
E|------------------------|--------------------------|
[Verse 2]
e|------------------|
B|-12--12--12--12---|
G|---12--12--12--12-|
D|------------------|
A|------------------|
E|------------------|
G
You wanna hear me say
A C G
With my stone-cold face
A C G
Under quarter phase
A C G
"You're sweet like honey,
A C G
honey"
How to play If I Leave
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.