If I Were A Carpenter
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Harry Belafonte
(From the 1970 Album HOMEWARD BOUND)
[Intro]
D C D C
D
[Verse 1]
C D
If I were a carpenter and you were a lady
C
Would you marry me anyway
D
Would you have my baby
C D
If a tinker was my trade would you still find me
C
Carrying the pots I made
D
Following behind me
[Bridge]
C D
Save my love thru loneliness
Em C D
Save my love for sorrow
C G
I’ve given you my onliness
D
Come and give me your tomorrow
[Verse 2]
D C
If I worked my hands in wood
D
Would you still love me
C G
Answer me babe yes I would
D
I put you above me
[Verse 3]
C G D
If I were a miller and a mill wheel grinding
C
Would you miss your colored blouse
G D
Your soft shoes shining
[Bridge]
C D
Save my love thru loneliness
Em C D
Save my love for sorrow
C G
I’ve given you my onliness
D
Come and give me your tomorrow
[Verse 4]
C D
If I were a carpenter and you were a lady
C F Bb
Would you marry me anyway
D C
Would you have my baby
[Outro]
D C
I’m a carpenter, just a carpenter
D C
I’m a carpenter, just a carpenter
D
I’m a carpenter
How to play If I Were A Carpenter
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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.