If It Werent For You
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[Verso 1]
D A
I talk too much, sometimes I drink too much
D D/C# D/C D
And in another light I get by on a stranger's touch
G D/F#
I broke some hearts and I was broken too
Bm A D
And I guess I still will be if it weren't for you
[Verso 2]
D A
I've been known to shout about things I know nothing about
D D/C# D/C D
I let stuff slip off my tongue that should never get out
G D/F#
Spent a thousand nights feeling born to lose
Bm A D
And I still might believe it if it weren't for you
[Refrão]
G D/F#
Here I am this old hat in hand
Bm A
Throwing pebbles at your window I'm a sorry man
D A
Cause I talk too much and tonight I drank too much
D D/C# D/C D
I'm out here walking like a pirate on a homemade crutch
G D/F#
Lost at sea but seeing what is true
Bm A D
And I'd always be lost if it weren't for you
[Verso 3]
D A
It's way past midnight and this tired old porch light
D D/C# D/C D
And I'm looking for grace one more time in your forgiving eyes That
G D/F#
still sees a man worth holding on to
Bm A D
But I'd never be that man if it weren't for you
[Refrão]
G D/F#
Here I am same old hat in hand
Bm A
Kicking pebbles down your drive way baby I'm a sorry man
D A
Cause I talk Too much and tonight I drank too much
D D/C# D/C D
And I'm out here walking like a Pirate on a sad homemade crutch
G D/F#
Lost at sea but seeing what is true
Bm A D
And I'd always be lost if it weren't for you
Bm A {D}
I'd always be lost if it weren't for you
How to play If It Werent For You
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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.