If You Were My Girl
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verse 1
D A
You light up every street light
Bm G
You stop every heart when you start that smile
D A
But somehow you're still lonely
Bm G
Oh let me show you why you're the only
D A
one I wanna give my heart to
Bm G D A
If you give me the chance, oh I'll show you it's alright
Bm G
Oh watch your life
[Refrão]
D A Bm G
To pick you up, I'd lay you down
D A Bm G
I'd hold you 'til you come unwound
D A Bm G
I'd make you feel like you're all I need
D A
In this whole world
Bm G D A Bm
Ah, if you were my girl
G D A Bm G
If you were my girl
verse 2
D A
You wouldn't be staring at the ceiling
Bm G D
With a half broke heart wondering if that feeling is ever
A
Going to fade away
Bm G
I'd change all that if you let me today
D A
Cause I've never wanted anything
Bm G
The way I want you next to me
D A
For all my life
Bm G
Come on let's ride
[Refrão]
D A Bm G
To pick you up, I'd lay you down
D A Bm G
I'd hold you 'til you come unwound
D A Bm G
I'd make you feel like you're all I need
D A
In this whole world
Bm G D A Bm
Ah, if you were my girl
G D A Bm G
If you were my girl
Bridge
C G
For the first time maybe ever, who am I kidding
C A
Girl I've never felt the way I feel, oh it's so real
[Refrão]
D A Bm G
Let me pick you up, and lay you down
D A Bm G
Hold you 'til you come unwound
D A Bm G
I'll make you feel like you're all I need
D A
In this whole world
Bm G D A Bm
Ah, if you were my girl
G D A Bm G
If you were my girl
How to play If You Were My Girl
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 D. 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.