If You Must
View chords used in this chart
INTRO/VERSE
B5 Bbsus4
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----------8-I
----------8-I
--9-----8---I
7---7-6-----I
PRE-CHORUS
B5
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------------I
9-9-9-9-9-9-I
9-9-9-9-9-9-I
7-7-7-7-7-7-I
CHORUS
B5 F5
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----------I
4---------I
4--0-3--0-I
2--0-3--0-I
---0-1--0-I
1ST BRIDGE
Ab5 F5
------------I-------------I
------------I-------------I
------------I-------------I
6-6-6-6-6-6-I-6-6-6-6-3-3-I 3 times
6-6-6-6-6-6-I-6-6-6-6-3-3-I
4-4-4-4-4-4-I-4-4-4-4-1-1-I
Ab5
------------I-------------I
------------I-------------I
------------I-------------I
6-6-6-6-6-6-I-6-6-6-6-6-6-I
6-6-6-6-6-6-I-6-6-6-6-6-6-I
4-4-4-4-4-4-I-4-4-4-4-4-4-I
2ND BRIDGE
----------I-----------I
----------I-----------I
10--------I-----------I
10-----10-I-9---------I
8------10-I-9---------I
-------8--I-7---------I
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Ab5 = 4 6 6 X X X
B5 = X 2 4 4 X X
Bbsus4 = X 1 3 3 4 1
F5 = 1 3 3 X X X
How to play If You Must
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 B5. 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.