If I Were A Carpenter
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: D A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C Em Am D x2
[Verse]
G D
If I were a carpenter, and you were a lady
C Em Am D
Would you marry me anyway? - would you have my baby?
G D
If I were a miller, at a mill wheel grinding
C Em Am D
Would you miss your colored blouse - and your soft shoe shining
D G D
D C Em Am D
I'm giving you my onliness - give me your tomorrow
[Instrumental]
C Em Am D
G D C Em Am D x2
C Em Am D x2
[Verse]
G D
If I were a tinker, would you come and find me?
C Em Am D
Could you carry the things I made - and follow behind me?
G D
Or if I worked my hands in wood, would you still love me?
C Em Am D
Can you answer me "Yes I would" - Or would you be above me?
D G D
Save my love from loneliness - save my love from sorrow
D C Em Am D
I'm giving you my onliness - give me your tomorrow
D C Em Am D
I'm giving you my onliness - give me your tomorrow
[Outro]
C Em Am D
How to play If I Were A Carpenter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.