If I Were a Carpenter
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INTRO
D (C G D) 2X
D C G D
If I were a carpenter and you were a lady
D C G D
Would you marry me anyway, would you have my baby?
D C G D
If a tinker were my trade, would you still love me?
D C G D
Carrying the pots I made, following behind me
Refrão
C D
Save my love through loneliness,
C D
Save my love for sorrow;
D C Am
I've given you my onliness--
G D
Give me your tomorrows.
D C G D
If I worked my hands in wood, would you still love me
D C G D
Answer me, babe, yes, I would, I would put you above me
D C G D
If I were a miller at a mill wheel grinding
D C G D
Would you miss your colored box, your soft shoes shining?
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.