If You Were The Only Girl

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If You Were The Only Girl in key of A
Written by Nat D. Ayer with lyrics by Clifford Grey
Sung by George Robey and Violet Loraine in 1916. In
the post WW2 era, this song was covered by many great
singers, including Dean Martin, Perry Como and Bing
Crosby.
For Dean Martin's version, use a capo on fret #1.
Intro: A   B7   E7   A  E7  
Verse 1:
If Ayou were the F#7only B7girl in the world
and E7I were the only AboyE7  
NothF#ming else would matter in the Bmworld today
E7We could go on loving in the Asame old E7way
Verse 2:
A Agarden of F#7Eden B7just made for two
With E7nothing to mar our AjoyE7  
F#mI would say such C#mwonderful things to C#7you
DThere would Adimbe such Awonderful Gthings to F#7do
If Bmyou were the Dmonly C#mgirl in the F#7world
and B7I were the E7only Aboy.E  
Verse 3:
If Ayou were the F#7only B7girl in the world
and E7I were the only AboyE7  
F#mNothing else would matter in the Bmworld today
E7We could go on loving in the Asame old E7way
Verse 4:
A Agarden of F#7Eden jB7ust made for two
With E7nothing to mar our AjoyE7  
F#mI would say such C#mwonderful things to you
ThDere would Adimbe such Awonderful Gthings to F#7do
If Bmyou were Dmthe only C#mgirl in the F#7world
B7   E7   A. . . . .
and I were the only boy.
Outro: B7   E7   A   D  A  
Note: Some versions omit Verse 3, and/or use an
instrumental version for the first 2 lines of the
last verse.
This TAB By Yarrowyck AKA Bruce Howlett
All chords in this song (13)

The story behind the song

Dean Martin, known as the "King of Cool," was a celebrated American singer, actor, and comedian. He recorded numerous contemporary songs and standards from the Great American Songbook, establishing himself as a hugely popular entertainer. This song, appearing on the "Original Album Classics" release, captures the smooth, relaxed style that was a hallmark of his performances. Playing it channels the sophisticated charm and easygoing charisma that defined his artistry.

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