If Love Was Fair
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Capo 3
Intro: C G Em (x2)
C
I wouldn't be half lit drunk
Digging 'round the danger
Am
Wrapping my number on a coaster
Sliding it to a stranger
F
Walking crooked justifying all my bad behavior
D2
Tangled up in someone's arms I know I won't see later
C
I wouldn't be getting good at getting good at staying calm
Am
Or sitting high and mighty on my broken throne
F
I wouldn't be cursing God for leaving me here all alone
Em D2
I wouldn't be stuck between a rock and being stung
F C
If love was fair
I'd be golden
F Em5
Cause you'd be there
F
I know it's patient
C
I know it's kind
Am Em
But it wouldn't change its mind
Am
And I feel there
Em Am
If love was fair
C
I wouldn't be replaying what it was and what it wasn't
Am
Or thinking I could change if I only saw it coming
F
It wouldn't take everything I have to rise above it
D
There'd be some kind of peace
G
Yeah, there'd be some kind of justice
F C
If love was fair
I'd be golden
F Em5
Cause you'd be there
F
I know it's patient
C
I know it's kind
Am Em
But it wouldn't change its mind
Am
And I feel there
Em Am
If love was fair
C Em7 (x2)
F
Love is twisted
C (keep the C in rhythm till "like you" then play the Chorus)
It has its rules
And I'd be over it like you
F C
If love was fair
I'd be golden
F Em5
Cause you'd be there
F
I know it's patient
C
I know it's kind
Am Em
But it wouldn't change its mind
Am
And I feel there
Em Am
If love was fair
End with C
How to play If Love Was Fair
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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.