If Only
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Intro/Rhythm
D D F#m
C Bm
D A
Oh yeah... Somedays it's so easy
C
And sometimes I forget her
Bm
But I want you back again
Bm
Back again
D
Maybe it's a game
A
You win some and you lose some
C
altough, when you've found a good one
Bm
Don't you let her get away
Bm
Don't let her go
D A
Oh yeah... If only I could love you
C
Just the way I want to
Bm
Oh, to have you back again
Bm
Back again
[Refrão]
G
Oh, I'm just a fool baby
Playing Mr. Cool baby
A
Rolling round like I got nothing much to lose
C
But I know you and you know me
And I know you can see
G
So help me get my way back to you
D
Back to you
A
Walking past your window
C
Used to smile when you'd throw
Bm
Your sweet kisses back to me
Bm
Back to me
D A
Oh yeah... Remember when I asked you
C
If you'd be my one true
Bm
Oh, it seems like yesterday
Bm
It's yesterday
[Refrão]
G
Oh, I'm just a fool baby
Playing Mr. Cool baby
A
Rolling round like I got nothing much to lose
C
But I know you and you know me
And I know you can see
G
So help me get my way back to you
D
Back to you
Am Em
I want you so take me back please
Am Em
Take me back, oh, to you
D A
If only I could love you
C Bm
Just the way I want to
Yeah
D F#m C Bm
[Refrão]
G
Oh, I'm just a fool baby
Playing Mr. Cool baby
A
Rolling round like I got nothing much to lose
C
But I know you and you know me
And I know you can see
G
So help me get my way back to you
D
Back to you
Am Em
I want you so take me back please
Am Em
Take me back, oh, to you
D A
If only I could love you
C Bm
Just the way I want to
Yeah
D F#m C Bm (Repeat & Fade)
How to play If Only
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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.