If I Were
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F#m Bm C# F#m
If I were your friend then I wouldn?t be very blue
Bm D C#
Cause sometimes you would have me around you
F#m Bm C# F#m
If I were a smile I could feel your lips of warm
Bm E F#m
If I were your love then I would be in your arms
If I were a prayer you say before you go to sleep tight
Then I know I?d be in your mind tonight
If I were a song, the words you sing would tell of me
If I were your love then I wouldn?t be lonely
Bm
Wishfull thinking in a world of fantasy
D
Of someone you just forgot
Bm
And you?re only mine in make believe
D C#
For I can?t be someone that I?m not
(change key to G)
If I were your future, your love for me would always last
If I were your love I wouldn?t just be you past
If I were your love I wouldn?t just be you past
by: José Duarte
jtduarte1@netcabo.pt
How to play If I Were
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 F#m. 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.