If You Love Me - Shirley Horn

If You Love Me

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A7 D F#7 Bm Bm7/E
If the sun should tumble from the sky,
Em7 G A7
If the sea should suddenly run dry
Em7 A7 D D7 F#7 G Gdim G9 G D Bm7 G D A7
If you love me, really love me, let it happen I won't care.
A7 D F#7 Bm Bm7/E
If a dream I fear should fall apart,
Em7 G A7
I can still be smiling with my heart,
Em7 A7 D D7 F#7 G Gdim G9 G D Bm7 G D A7 D
If you love me, really love me, let it happen. Darling, I won't care
Bridge
A7 Dm A7 Dm
Shall I catch a shooting star
A7 Dm Gdim Dm Fdim A7
Shall I bring it where you are If you only say you care,
Gm7 Dm A7 Dm
I can make a mountain fall, I'll do anything at all
Fdim A7
As long as you are there.
A7 D F#7 Bm Bm7/E
When at last my life on earth is through,
Em7 G A7
I will share eternity with you
Em7 A7 D D7 F#7 G Gdim G9 G D Bm7 G D A7
If you love me, really love me, let it happen I won't care.
Em7 A7 D D7 F#7 G Gdim
If you love me, really love me
D Bm7 G A7 D
Then whatever happens, I won't care.

How to play If You Love Me

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 A7. 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.

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