If I Was A Girl
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[Verso 1]
F F Dm
It was the end of the longest drought
G
So when it rains
F
Feel the memory come out
F Dm
We were stuck in the car on our way from the store
G
I heard your sigh
F
Knew to brace for it all
F
So I played my part
Dm
To adapt to your will
G
Swallowed all your pain
F
Till the rain was still
F
But as I took out a bag
G
Saw the ice cream drip
F
I knew it was me whod take this hit
[Refrão]
F Am
So lets say
G G
If I was a girl in just the same way you were
F Am
In your place
G G
And in that broken house from tales that you told
F Am
Would I change
G G
Enough to justify the pain that you caused
F Am
In a way
G G
I was a girl in just the same way you were
[Verso 2]
F F
I held it down
Dm
My hunger inside
G
Dont be so greedy
F
Theres dinner tonight
F
I hated the way
Dm
That you make it work
G
Your broken pieces
F
Inherited hurt
F
But I held my breath
Dm
And learned to swim
G F
When memories flooded the rooms we were in
F
Since Ive gone
Dm
Learnt to be apart
G
Now I feel safer in my heart
[Refrão]
F Am
So lets say
G G
If I was a girl in just the same way you were
F Am
In your place
G G
And in that broken house from tales that you told
F Am
So lets say
G
If I have a girl
G
Would I pass the pain that you wore
F Am
In a way
G G
I was a girl in just the same way you were
[Ponte]
F Am
I wouldn't, I wouldn't
G G
I wouldn't the same way you were
F Am
I wouldn't, I wouldn't
G G
I wouldn't the same way you were
F Am
I wouldn't, I wouldn't
G G
I wouldn't the same way you were
F Am
I wouldn't, I wouldn't
G G
I wouldn't the same way you were
[Refrão]
F Am
So lets say
G G
If I was a girl in just the same way you were
F Am
In your place
G G
And in that broken house from tales that you told
F Am
Would I change
G G
Enough to justify the pain that you caused
F Am
In a way
G G
I was a girl in just the same way you were
How to play If I Was A Girl
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 F. 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.