Key: C · BPM: 91 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Fmaj7/C, C, Dm, Am, G, Em, Am/G, Am/F#, D7, C/G
[Verse] Fmaj7/C C What if I was just a song? Dm Am Words on a page to sing - a song C G What if my essence was pure Am E7 Pure mathematics no more E7 Fmaj7/C Than a romance from a store? Fmaj7/C C Would you still cry when I played, E7 Fmaj7/C hmmm mmmm mmmhmmmm Fmaj7/C Would you still turn to Am me for the pain, Am/G Am/F# hmmm mmmm mmmhmmmm D7 E7 If I were just a song? [Verse] Fmaj7/C Could a song, just a C/G song break you down? Dm Could a song make you want to Am go paint the whole town? C G Could your world turn around on a phrase? Am E7 Could an interval really be more E7 Fmaj7/C Than the space between us? Fmaj7/C C Would you still dance when I played, E7 Fmaj7/C hmmm mmmm mmmhmmmm Fmaj7/C Would you still turn to me when the Am Am/G Am/F# nights - grow long D7 E7 If I were just a song? [Verse] Fmaj7/C But of course, of course I'm more C than just a song Dm Am Baby, I'm something to be - a song C G And wasn't it you all along? Am E7 Wasn't I there just to be E7 Fmaj7/C Your beleaguered go-between Fmaj7/C C There isn't a mountain too tall - E7 Fmaj7/C mmmm, not for me Fmaj7/C Am There isn't a river too deep Am/G Am/F# not for me D7 E7 I'm more than just a song [Break] Fmaj7/C C La la la la, la la la Dm Am La la la la la la la, la la la C G La la la la la la la, la la la Am E7 La la la la la la la, Fmaj7/C la la la, la la la [Outro] Fmaj7/C C Would you still cry when I played, E7 Fmaj7/C hmmm mmmm mmmhmmmm Fmaj7/C Would you still turn to Am Am/G Am/F# me for the pain D7 E7 If I were just a song?
ℹ️ About This Song
Track Info
- Song: If I Were A Song
- Artist: Lloyd Cole
- Released Date: 1 January 2017
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: C
- Chords: Fmaj7/C, C, Dm, Am, G, Em, Am/G, Am/F#, D7, C/G
- BPM: 91
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
🎸 Enjoying GuitarTwitt?
Join 2,000+ guitarists getting free chord sheets and guitar tips every week.
+ Get our Top 20 Easy English Songs Chord Book free today.
Recommended Gear
Snark ST-8 Clip-On Tuner
Always start in tune. The Snark ST-8 clips to your headstock and tunes in seconds — the cheapest upgrade that makes every song sound better.
View on Amazon
When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you.
🔒 No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is If I Were A Song in?
If I Were A Song is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for If I Were A Song?
You need Fmaj7/C, C, Dm, Am, G, Em, Am/G, Am/F#, D7, C/G to play If I Were A Song by Lloyd Cole.
Do I need a capo for If I Were A Song?
No capo is needed to play If I Were A Song by Lloyd Cole.
How hard is If I Were A Song to play on guitar?
If I Were A Song by Lloyd Cole is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.