If You Could
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Intro: F G C (x2)
Verse 1:
F G C
If you could see me now
F G C
I wonder what you'd say
F G C
Would you turn to smile at me
F G F G
Or would you turn away
F G C
If you could see me now
Verse 2:
F G C
If you could hold me now
F G C
I wonder what you'd feel
F G C
Would it all come back to you
F G F G
What would memories reveal
F G C
If you could hold me now
Chorus:
F C
And you will never know
Em F
Until you're standing in my shoes
C
Just how much you can love someone
G G7
And how much you can lose
F C
And if I could make you turn around
Em F
To see how we were then
C
Just one look into my eyes
G G7
You'd fall in love again
F G C
If you could see me now
(Solo - same as verse)
Verse 3:
F G C
If you could hear me now
F G C
I'd whisper in your ear
F G C
That I will always love you
F G F G
And you know that I am here
F G C
If you could hear me now
(Repeat Chorus, then F G)
F G C
If you could see me now
(end with F G C)
How to play If You Could
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 F. 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.