What If I Said
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C Fm C Fm C Fm
C Fm7
We've been friends for a long long time
C Fm7
You tell me your secrets and I'll tell you mine
Em
She's left you all alone
Am
And you feel like no one cares
Dm
But I have never failed you
Gsus G
I've always been there
C
You tell your story
Fm7
It sounds a bit like mine
C
It's the same old situation
Fm7
It happens every time
Em Am
Can't we see it oh maybe you and me
Dm
Is what's meant to be
Gsus G
Do we disagree
F G C
What if I told you what if I said that I love you
F G
How would you feel what would you think
Em Am
What would we do
F G C C/B Am
Do we dare to cross that line between your heart and mine
Dm Gsus G
Or would I lose a friend or find a love that would never end
C Fm
What if I said
C Fm7
She doesn't love you oh it's' plain to see
C Fm7
I can read between the lines of what you're telling me
Em Am
He doesn't hold you the way a woman should be held
Dm Gsus G
How long can I go on keeping these feelings to myself
F G C
What if I told you what if I said that I love you
F G
How would you feel what would you think
Em Am
What would we do
F G C C/B Am
Do we dare to cross that line between your heart and mine
Dm Gsus G
Or would I lose a friend or find a love that would never end
C
What if I said
F G C
Oh we've both had our share of lonliness
F G C
So whose to say that we can't have a little happiness
F G
And if I found that in you
C C/B Am
It would make my dreams come true
Dm
Or would you walk away
Gsus G
Hear what I have to say
F G C
What if I told you what if I said that I love you
F G
How would you feel what would you think
Em Am
What would we do
SOLO
F G C C/B Am
Do we dare to cross that line between your heart and mine
Dm G
I've always wondered from the day we met
C Fm C
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From Anita Cochran "Back To You"
Warner Brothers Records 1997
Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp/Chenowee Music(BMI)
How to play What If I Said
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 C. 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.