If Not For You
View chords used in this chart
*Intro: G-D-C G-D-C...
*verse*
If Not For (G) You (D)(C) Babe, I couldn't even find (G) the door (D)(C)
I couldn't even (G) see the floor (D)(C) I'd be sad and (Am) blue
If Not For You (G)(D)(C) (G D C)
*verse*
If Not For (G) You (D)(C) Babe the night would see me (G) wide awake (D)(C)
The day would surely (G) have to break (D)(C) It would not be (Am) new
If Not For You (G D C G D C)
*bridge*
If Not For You my sky (G) would fall,
(D7) rain would gather too. (G)
(C) without your love I'd be no-(G)-where at all, I'd be lost
(A7) If Not For You (D7)(Bm)*-picked from high to low-*
*verse*
(D7) If Not For (G) You (D C) The winter would hold (G) no spring (D C)
Couldn't hear a (G) robin sing (D C) I just wouldn't have a (Am) clue
If Not For (G) You (D C)
{repeat bridge and last verse; end with repeat of G-D-C chords}
Submitted by Allan Hurd rubbersoul@nctc.net
Corrections welcomed (and fully expected)
How to play If Not 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 G. 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.