If You Had To Ask
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Intro:
Em D G
Em D C
[Verso 1]
Em D G
Not afraid of the darkness, not afraid of the ghosts
Em D C
Not afraid of the silence, it comes and it goes
Em D G
Not afraid of the future, not afraid of the fight
Em D C
Not afraid of the sorrow, if it kills me inside
Em D G
Not afraid of the sorrow, if it kills me inside
[Refrão]
Em
If you had to ask
G
The pale moon is watching me
D
Hunters gather at the seam
C
Naked as the rest
Em
If you had to ask
G
What good is a little more
D
Lock up that open door
C
Just to live in the past
Interlude:
Em D G
Em D C
[Verso 2]
Em D G
The birds of the morning sing songs from the night
Em D C
Dather round tree tops to bathe in the light
Em D G
Baby I’m wishing, I wonder and plead
Em D C
Surrounded by others but it’s you who I need
Em D G
Surrounded by others but it's you who I need
[Refrão]
Em
If you had to ask
G
The pale moon’s a socialite
D
Can top off any night
C
Surprise, surprise
Em
If you had to ask
G
Feels like you’re my only friend
D
In a world that keeps sleeping in
C
How are the days gonna last
Outro:
Em D G
Em D C
(repeat to fade)
How to play If You Had To Ask
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 Em. 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.