Now playing

If I Cant Have You

Chords

4.899 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuning: Standard
Capo: 2nd fret
Play: D
Key: E
For chords in original key transpose +2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHORDS
      E-A-D-G_B-e
Gm/D  x-x-0-3-3-3
A/D   x-x-0-2-2-0
G/D   x-x-0-0-0-3
G/A   x-0-5-4-3-x
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Intro]
|Am1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |Am1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |Bm1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |Em1 + 2 + Em3 + 4 Bm+ |
|1 + A2 + 3 + 4 + |Bm1 + 2 C+ 3 + G4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |
                                              [Don’t know ...]
[Verse 1]
Don't know Dwhy I'm surGm/Dviving every lonely Dday
When there's A/Dgot to be no G/Dchance for me
My life would Dend and it Gm/Ddoesn't matter how I Dcry
My A/Dtears of love are a G/Dwaste of time, if I A/Dturn away
[Bridge]
Am I Gstrong enough to see it Emthrough
Go Gcrazy is what I will EmdoG/A  
[Chorus]
If I can't have you, BmI don't Awant nobody baby
If I F#mcan't have you ah ah Bmah – ah 
If I Bmcan't have you, I don't Awant nobody baby
If I F#mcan't have you ah ah Bmah – ah 
[Interlude]
|Am1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |Am1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |Bm1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |Em1 + 2 + Em3 + 4 Bm+ |
|1 + A2 + 3 + 4 + |Bm1 + 2 C+ 3 + G4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |
                                                            [Can’t let ...]
[Verse 2]
Can't let Dgo and it Gm/Ddoesn't matter how I Dtry
I A/Dgave it all so G/Deasily to A/Dyou my love
[Bridge]
To Gdreams that never will come Emtrue
Am I Gstrong enough to see it Emthrough
Go Gcrazy is what I will EmdoG/A  
[Chorus]
If I can't have you, BmI don't Awant nobody baby
If I F#mcan't have you ah ah Bmah – ah 
If I Bmcan't have you, I don't Awant nobody baby
If I F#mcan't have you ah ah Bmah – ah 
[Interlude]
     Em      Bm              A| 
|1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + |
|    Bm       C      G  
|1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |
                                                [If I ...]
[Chorus]
If I Bmcan't have you, I don't Awant nobody baby
If I F#mcan't have you ah ah Bmah – ah 
If I Bmcan't have you, I don't Awant nobody baby
If I F#mcan't have you ah ah Bmah – ah 
(repeat and fade)

All chords in this song (12)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

If I Cant Have You

by Bee Gees

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Gm/D

A/D

G/D

G/A

F#m

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tuning: Standard

Capo: 2nd fret

Play: D

Key: E

For chords in original key transpose +2

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHORDS

E-A-D-G_B-e

Gm/D x-x-0-3-3-3

A/D x-x-0-2-2-0

G/D x-x-0-0-0-3

G/A x-0-5-4-3-x

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Intro]

Am Am Bm Em Em Bm

|1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |

A Bm C G

|1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |

[Don’t know ...]

[Verse 1]

D Gm/D D

Don't know why I'm surviving every lonely day

A/D G/D

When there's got to be no chance for me

D Gm/D D

My life would end and it doesn't matter how I cry

A/D G/D A/D

My tears of love are a waste of time, if I turn away

[Bridge]

G Em

Am I strong enough to see it through

G Em G/A

Go crazy is what I will do

[Chorus]

Bm A

If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby

F#m Bm

If I can't have you ah ah ah – ah

Bm A

If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby

F#m Bm

If I can't have you ah ah ah – ah

[Interlude]

Am Am Bm Em Em Bm

|1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |

A Bm C G

|1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |

[Can’t let ...]

[Verse 2]

D Gm/D D

Can't let go and it doesn't matter how I try

A/D G/D A/D

I gave it all so easily to you my love

[Bridge]

G Em

To dreams that never will come true

G Em

Am I strong enough to see it through

G Em G/A

Go crazy is what I will do

[Chorus]

Bm A

If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby

F#m Bm

If I can't have you ah ah ah – ah

Bm A

If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby

F#m Bm

If I can't have you ah ah ah – ah

[Interlude]

Em Bm A

|1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + |

Bm C G

|1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |

[If I ...]

[Chorus]

Bm A

If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby

F#m Bm

If I can't have you ah ah ah – ah

Bm A

If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby

F#m Bm

If I can't have you ah ah ah – ah

(repeat and fade)

About If I Cant Have You Chords by Bee Gees

Learn how to play If I Cant Have You by Bee Gees with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “If I Cant Have You chords”, “If I Cant Have You guitar chords”, or “Bee Gees If I Cant Have You chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy If I Cant Have You chords and for experienced players who want accurate If I Cant Have You lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, E, A, Gm/D, A/D, G/D.

FAQ — If I Cant Have You by Bee Gees

How do I play "If I Cant Have You" by Bee Gees on guitar?

Open the free chords for "If I Cant Have You" by Bee Gees on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "If I Cant Have You" by Bee Gees free?

Yes. The chords for "If I Cant Have You" by Bee Gees are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "If I Cant Have You" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "If I Cant Have You" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "If I Cant Have You"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "If I Cant Have You" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "If I Cant Have You" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "If I Cant Have You" by Bee Gees with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bee Gees below.

What key is "If I Cant Have You" in?

The chords for "If I Cant Have You" show the original chord names (including D, E, A, Gm/D, A/D, G/D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.