If I May
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Cdim Em7 G/B A7 Edim Em7 G/B A7
I'd like to love you, ev'ry day
A7/13- D G D A7 D
If I may (If I may)
Cdim Em7 G/B A7 Edim Em7 G/B A7
And dream dreams of you, ev'ry night
A7/13- D G D A7 D
If I might (If I might)
D7 G G/F# Em7 Em6 F#m B7 A7
And if I may, I'd like to say
G Cdim A7 Em D D7
I wish that you were mine
Bm F#m Bm F#m B7
If I had you, all I would do
G E7/9 Bm5-/7 E7/9 Fdim A7
Is adore you all the time.
Cdim Em7 G/B A7 Edim Em7 G/B A7
I'd like to tell you of your charms
A7/13- D G D A7 D
Ev'ry day, if I may
Cdim Em7 G/B A7 Edim Em7 G/B A7
I'd like to hold you in my arms
A7/13- D G D A7 D
Ev'ry night, if I might
D7 G B7 A A9
You're the object of my affections
D F#m B7
And if you have no objections,
Cdim Em7 G/B A7 Edim Em7 G/B A7
I'd like to love you, night and day
Em7 D
If I may
How to play If I May
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 Cdim. 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.