If I were a carpenter
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c:Capo 1st fret}
D C G D
D C G D
{D}If I were a {C}carpenter Gand you were a Dlady
{D}Would you marry me Canyway? GWould you have my Dbaby?
DIf a tinker were Cmy trade Gwould you still Dfind me?
DCarrying the Cpots I made, Gfollowing behind Dme
[Refrão]CSave my love through Dloneliness, Csave my love through D/F#}sorrow
DI give you my Conlyness, Ggive me your toDmorrow
DIf I worked my Chands in wood oh Gwould you still Dlove me?
DAnswer me babe, "CYes, I would, GI'll put you aDbove me"
DIf a miller Cwere my trade GI'd a mill wheel Dgrinding
DWould you miss your Ccolor box? GWould you have my Dchild?
{c:Chorus}
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 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.