If It Wasnt For You
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verse 1
C F
Gerrymandered most of my heart
G C G Am
So you can have your favourite parts
D
But politics have stolen my soul
F G
So now I'm begging make me whole!
[Refrão] F
If it wasn't for You
G
If it wasn't for You
C D
I'd be perishing, I'd be torn in two
F G C
If it wasn't, if it wasn't for You.
verse 2
C F
If your kingdom's for the crippled man
G C G Am
And I've been running as fast as I can
D
Then would you break the whole of me?
F G
So crippled now, I'll be set free
[Refrão] F
If it wasn't for You
G
If it wasn't for You
C D
I'd be perishing, I'd be torn in two
F G C
If it wasn't, if it wasn't for You.
Bridge
Em
I've come to the end of my rope
Am
And I've found that the rope was a noose
Bm E
But before I could string myself up
Am
There's a knock at the door
Fm
Should've known it was You
verse 3
C F
To run and work the law commands
G C G Am
But gives me neither feet nor hands
D
But better news the gospel brings
F G
It bids me fly and gives me wings
F G
It bids me fly and gives me wings
Final Chorus
F
If it wasn't for You
G
If it wasn't for You
C D
I'd be perishing, I'd be torn in two
F
If it wasn't for You
G
If it wasn't for You
Am
If it wasn't for You
D
If it wasn't for You
F G C
If it wasn't for You
How to play If It Wasnt For You
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 C. 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.