[Intro] D C D C D [Verse 1] C If I were a carpenter D and you were a lady C Would you marry me anyway D Would you have my baby C If a tinker was my trade d would you still find me C Carrying the pots I made D Following behind me [Bridge] C D Save my love thru loneliness Em C D Save my love for sorrow C G I’ve given you my onliness D Come and give me your tomorrow [Verse 2] D C If I worked my hands in wood D Would you still love me C G Answer me babe yes I would D I put you above me [Verse 3] C G If I were a miller and a mill D wheel grinding C Would you miss your colored blouse G D Your soft shoes shining [Bridge] C D Save my love thru loneliness Em C D Save my love for sorrow C G I’ve given you my onliness D Come and give me your tomorrow [Verse 4] C If I were a carpenter D and you were a lady C F Bb Would you marry me anyway D C Would you have my baby [Outro] D C I’m a carpenter, just a carpenter D C I’m a carpenter, just a carpenter D I’m a carpenter
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The track was produced by Andy Wiswell & Jack Pleis in 1970.
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This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo — snap it on and change keys in seconds.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- BPM: 99
- Key: F
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: F, G, Bb, C, D, Em
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| F – 133211 G – 320003 Bb – x13331 C – x32010 D – xx0232 Em – 022000 | F – 2010 G – 0232 Bb – 3211 C – 0003 D – 2220 Em – 0402 |
Track Info
- Song: If I Were a Carpenter
- Artist: Harry Belafonte
- Produced by Andy Wiswell & Jack Pleis
- Release Date: 1970
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Harry Belafonte – If I Were A Carpenter Chords in?
Harry Belafonte – If I Were A Carpenter Chords is in the key of F.
What chords do I need for Harry Belafonte – If I Were A Carpenter Chords?
You need F, G, Bb, C, D, Em to play Harry Belafonte – If I Were A Carpenter Chords.
Do I need a capo for Harry Belafonte – If I Were A Carpenter Chords?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Harry Belafonte – If I Were A Carpenter Chords.
How hard is Harry Belafonte – If I Were A Carpenter Chords to play on guitar?
Harry Belafonte – If I Were A Carpenter Chords is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.