If There Hadnt Been You
View chords used in this chart
Capo on 4th fret
Intro: C G F (for added effect, hammer on the 5th fret, smallest
string)
C G F
A man filled with doubt, down and out and so alone
C G F
A ship tossed and turning lost and yearning for a home
G C F G
A survivor barely surviving, not really sure of his next move
C G C F C
All of this I would have been if there hadn't been you.
[Refrão] F G
If there hadn't been you where would I be
C F C
If there hadn't been you here for me
Am G F
I've made it through times I never would have made it through
G C F C
If there hadn't been you
C G F
A man filled with hope, who finally knows where he belongs
C G F
A heart filled with love, more than enough to keep it strong
G C F G
A life that's alive again, no longer afraid to face the truth
C G C F C
All of this I would have missed if there hadn't been you.
Chorus: (without "if there hadn't been you" at the end)
F G C F
If there hadn't been you on my side, you in my life
C G C Am F
All my dreams would still be dreams if there hadn't been you
C G C Am F
All my dreams would still be dreams if there hadn't been you.
Jason A. Wendtland
How to play If There Hadnt Been 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 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.