If I Were You
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
4th traste
[Intro]
Dm G Em F
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Dm G Em F
[Verse 1]
Dm
Baby, how much closer can we be?
C
I swear you've become a part of me
Dm
You are with me everywhere I go
C
If you feel it, I already know
[Pre-Chorus]
F G Am
Everything I say to you is true
F G Em
I don't wanna tell you what to do
[Chorus]
F Dm
But if I were you
G Em F
I would take the love I'm giving to you
Dm G
Yes, if I were you
Em F Dm
Oh-oh-oh-oh, if I were you
G Em F
I would trust in me like I trust in you
Dm G
Yes, if I were you
Em F
Oh-oh-oh-oh
[Verse 2]
Dm
I know what you're dreaming when you sleep
C
You have secrets I will always keep
Dm
And in every morning when we rise
C
I see my reflection in your eyes
[Pre-Chorus]
F G Am
Every boy must learn to be a man
F G Em
Maybe I can help you understand
[Chorus]
F Dm
But if I were you
G Em F
I would take the love I'm giving to you
Dm G
Yes, if I were you
Em F Dm
Oh-oh-oh-oh, if I were you
G Em F
I would trust in me like I trust in you
Dm G
Yes, if I were you
Em F
Oh-oh-oh-oh
[Vocalizing Bridge]
Dm G Em F Dm G Em
[Chorus]
F Dm
Oh, if I were you
G Em F
I would take the love I'm giving to you
Dm G
Yes, if I were you
Em F Dm
Oh-oh-oh-oh, if I were you
G Em F
I would trust the dream that wants to come true
Dm G
Yes, if I were you
Em F
Oh-oh-oh-oh
[Vocalizing Outro]
Am Em Dm Am
How to play If I Were You
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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.