If Only
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It goes like this
Gbmaj7
I never see the world in colour
Bbm7
(I, I never see the world in colour)
Db Ebm7
I pray for things I can't afford
[Chorus]
Gbmaj7 Bbm7
I never see the world in colour
Db Ebm7
I pray for things I can't afford
Gbmaj7 Bbm7
Cars and clothes, and items on the checklist
Bbm7 Db
Living in a world full of cravings
Db Ebm7
An addiction where no one is bored
[Verse 1]
Gbmaj7
Funny (Funny)
Bbm7 Db
Funny how ungrateful you can be when there's people hungry
Ebm7 Gbmaj7
People dying every day and your life is lovely
Bbm7 Db
A borderline obsession for a life to be filled with money
Ebm7
If only, if only
[Chorus]
Gbmaj7 Bbm7
I never see the world in colour
Db Ebm7
I pray for things I can't afford
Gbmaj7 Bbm7
Lights go out, I'm cold with no electric
Bbm7 Db
Waking up and have nothing for breakfast
Db Ebm7
An affliction of just being poor
Gbmaj7 Bbm7
[Verse 2]
Gbmaj7
Money (Money)
Bbm7 Db
Funny how ungrateful you can be when there's people hungry
Ebm7 Gbmaj7
People dying every day and your life is lovely
Bbm7 Db
A borderline obsession for a life to be filled with money
Ebm7
If only, if only
[Chorus]
Gbmaj7 Bbm7
I never see the world in colour
Db Ebm7
I pray for things I can't afford
Gbmaj7 Bbm7
I never see the world in colour
Db Ebm7
I pray for things I can't afford
[Bridge]
Gbmaj7
Head down 'til you feel fine
Bbm7
But grow in the meantime
Db Ebm7
Don't feel helpless, helpless
Gbmaj7
Look forward but rewind
Bbm7
Thank God for the good times
Db
Pray for things I can't afford
Ebm7 Gbmaj7
Pray for things I can't afford
[Chorus]
Gbmaj7 Bbm7
I never see the world in colour (In colour)
Db Ebm7
And I, I pray for things I can't afford
Gbmaj7 Bbm7
I never see the world in colour (In colour, I never see, I never see)
Db Ebm7 Gbmaj7
I pray for things I can't afford (I pray for things I can't afford)
[Outro]
Gbmaj7 Bbm7
I never see the world in colour
Db Ebm7
I pray for things I can't afford
How to play If Only
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gbmaj7. 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.