If I Were A Carpenter
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D
Cadd9 G D Cadd9 G D
[Verse]
Cadd9 G D
If I were a carpenter and you were a lady
Cadd9 G D
Would you marry me anyway would you have my baby
[Instrumental]
Cadd9 G D Cadd9 G D
[Verse]
Cadd9 G D
If a tinker were my trade would you still find me
Cadd9 G D
Carrying the pots I made, following behind me
[Chorus]
Cadd9 D
Cadd9 D
Save my love through lonely
D Cadd9
You can have my tomorrow
G D
Just love me only
[Instrumental]
Cadd9 G D Cadd9 G D
[Verse]
Cadd9 G D
If I worked my hands in wood would you still love me
Cadd9 G D
Answer me, say yes I would I place you above me
[Instrumental]
Cadd9 G D Cadd9 G D
[Verse]
Cadd9 G D
If I were a miller with a mill wheel grinding
Cadd9 G D
Would you miss your pretty clothes and your soft shoes shining
[Chorus]
Cadd9 D
Save my love through sorrow
Cadd9 D
Save my love through lonely
D Cadd9
You can have my tomorrow
G D
Just love me only
[Instrumental]
Cadd9 G D Cadd9 G D
[Verse]
Cadd9 G D
If I were a carpenter and you were a lady
Cadd9 G D
Would you marry me anyway would you have my baby
[Outro]
Cadd9 G D
x5
(fade out)
How to play If I Were A Carpenter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.