If I Were A Carpenter
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Intro: A D/ A/ G / D(lower) / A
A G D A
If I were a carpenter and you were a lady
A G D A
Would you marry me anyway? Would you have my baby?
G D A (2x)
A G D A
If I worked my hands in wood, I wonder would you still love me?
G D A
Say yes I would, and I'll put you above me
G D A G D A
That's what my woman would say
G D A
And would you save my love from loneliness
G D A
Would you save my love from sorrow, if you would
G D A
I give you my onlyness, girl and all of my tomorrows, all of my tomorrows
G D A (2x)
Yeah Yeah???.Cmon
Solo
G D A (2x)
A G D A
If a tinker were my trade, would you still find me?
A G D A
Carrying the pots and the pans that I made, walking along the highway
That long lonely highway
G D A (7x)
How to play If I Were A Carpenter
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.