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If I Were A Painting

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Capo 1sr fret  
GIf i were a paintiDng   
CCaptured on canvasB  
CAlone in the portrait I Dwould standEm  
EmAnd brush strokes boldD  
CYet soft as a whisperB  
CThe work of a feminine hDandEm  
CCaught in a still lifeD  
GSurrounded by shadowsC  
FOr lost in a background of blueB  
GIf I were a paintingD  
CMy price would be painB  
And the artist Cwould have to be youD  Em  
(Music break .... used open chords )
GI imagine the colorsD  
CWould all run togetherB  
CIf you ever allowed me to cDryEm  
CSo don't paint the tearsD  
CJust let me remember meB  
CWithout you in my lifeD  Em  
CIt's only the frameD  
CThat holds me togetherB  
Or Celse I would be falling DapartEm  
GIf I were a paintingD  
CI wouldn't fearB  
And you wouldCn't be breaking my heartD  Em  
Enjoy  :) kjs

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If I Were A Painting

by Kenny Rogers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo 1sr fret

G D

If i were a painting

C B

Captured on canvas

C D Em

Alone in the portrait I would stand

Em D

And brush strokes bold

C B

Yet soft as a whisper

C D Em

The work of a feminine hand

C D

Caught in a still life

G C

Surrounded by shadows

F B

Or lost in a background of blue

G D

If I were a painting

C B

My price would be pain

C D Em

And the artist would have to be you

(Music break .... used open chords )

G D

I imagine the colors

C B

Would all run together

C D Em

If you ever allowed me to cry

C D

So don't paint the tears

C B

Just let me remember me

C D Em

Without you in my life

C D

It's only the frame

C B

That holds me together

C D Em

Or else I would be falling apart

G D

If I were a painting

C B

I wouldn't fear

C D Em

And you wouldn't be breaking my heart

Enjoy :) kjs

About If I Were A Painting Chords by Kenny Rogers

Learn how to play If I Were A Painting by Kenny Rogers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “If I Were A Painting chords”, “If I Were A Painting guitar chords”, or “Kenny Rogers If I Were A Painting 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 Were A Painting chords and for experienced players who want accurate If I Were A Painting lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, C, B, Em, F.

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What key is "If I Were A Painting" in?

The chords for "If I Were A Painting" show the original chord names (including G, D, C, B, Em, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.