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If Only For A While

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[Verse 1]
DFor a while B7I can sing
EmAll the world and GeveryAthing is Dtouching you
B7Knowing you are real a miraGcle beAside me
[Verse 2]
DFor a while B7I can breathe
EmLife is you, and GI can Acling to Dfantasies
B7Seeing me with you keeps my Gsoul aAlive now
[Chorus]
ToDmorrow, if I B7die
At Emleast I'll know Gmwhy I live
You're Dmine, if Emonly Gfor a Awhile
[Verse 3]
DFor a while, B7for a while
EmYou hold my world and Gyou can Aspin it
DFor a while, B7for a while
EmLife is good beGcause you're Ain it
[Chorus]
ToDmorrow, if I B7die
At Emleast I'll know Gmwhy I live
You're Dmine, if Emonly Gfor a Awhile

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If Only For A While

by Roy Orbison

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Verse 1]

D B7

For a while I can sing

Em G A D

All the world and everything is touching you

B7 G A

Knowing you are real a miracle beside me

[Verse 2]

D B7

For a while I can breathe

Em G A D

Life is you, and I can cling to fantasies

B7 G A

Seeing me with you keeps my soul alive now

[Chorus]

D B7

Tomorrow, if I die

Em Gm

At least I'll know why I live

D Em G A

You're mine, if only for a while

[Verse 3]

D B7

For a while, for a while

Em G A

You hold my world and you can spin it

D B7

For a while, for a while

Em G A

Life is good because you're in it

[Chorus]

D B7

Tomorrow, if I die

Em Gm

At least I'll know why I live

D Em G A

You're mine, if only for a while

About If Only For A While Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play If Only For A While by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “If Only For A While chords”, “If Only For A While guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison If Only For A While 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 Only For A While chords and for experienced players who want accurate If Only For A While lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, B7, Em, G, A, Gm.

FAQ — If Only For A While by Roy Orbison

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Is "If Only For A While" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "If Only For A While" in?

The chords for "If Only For A While" show the original chord names (including D, B7, Em, G, A, Gm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.