If I Loved You
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G C Am G
If I loved you, life would be easy
G C Am G
There'd be no truth that I'd be scared of
G C Am G
I could walk through every valley
G C Am G
And you'd light me with all of your love
G Em C G
But I don't love you, not like I want to
G Em C G
I don't love you and that makes it hard
G Em C G
And every morning, I see how you watch me
G Em C G
And each night I know you feel it and it just breaks your heart
G C Am G
You'd make good money and come home early
G C Am G
And you'd kiss me and hold me each night
G C Am G
We would have children and they would be so beautiful
G C Am G
And we'd raise them and all would be right
G Em C G
But I don't love you, not like you need it
G Em C G
I don't love you, good as you are
G Em C G
And when I kiss you, I know that you can feel it
G Em C G
And I see it in your eyes, and it just breaks my heart
C D
I wish to God I could change it, darling
G F C
Could make you the one
C D
I will always have these regrets and wonder
G F C D
What else I could have done, I will
G C Am G
'Cause if I loved you, I could be happy
G C Am G
I would make you the light of my world
G C Am G
I wouldn't wait, love, I'd marry you tomorrow
G C Am G
And we'd make love and I'd be your girl
G Em C G
But I don't love you, much as I want to
G Em C G
I don't love you, no, it would be a lie
G Em C G
And you deserve love, you're better than a good day
G Em C G
And you'll find it, but just not in my eyes
G Em C G
'Cause it ain't here love, no
G Em C G
'Cause it ain't here love, no
G Em C G
'Cause it ain't here love, no
G Em C
'Cause it ain't here love,
G Em C G
And it just breaks my heart
How to play If I Loved 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 G. 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.