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If I Could Only Fly

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[Verse 1]
        C/GThis morning as i watched a bird
        Just spread its wings and Amfly
        C/GIt was then a thought came over me
        And i wG7ondered why cC/Gan't i ?
        Oh wG7hy,oh why can't C/Gi ?
[Verse 2]
        IFf i could only fly,you see
        A lot of problems would be gDmone
        WhFen you think of just how much
        I'd C7save on shoes alFone
        If C7i could only fFly
[Verse 3]
        FI would never tear my clothes
        Climbing in and out of trDmees
        IFf i could only fly,i'd never crawl
        Or wC7ear holes in my knFees
        If C7i could only fFly
[Verse 4]
        C/GHow i'd love to spread my wings
        And streak across the sAmky
        C/GI'd be off to see the world
        If G7i could only fC/Gly
        But i'd G7always come right bC/Gack

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If I Could Only Fly

by Waylon Jennings

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C/G

[Verse 1]

C/G

This morning as i watched a bird

Just spread its wings and fly

C/G

It was then a thought came over me

G7 C/G

And i wondered why can't i ?

G7 C/G

Oh why,oh why can't i ?

[Verse 2]

If i could only fly,you see

A lot of problems would be gone

When you think of just how much

C7 F

I'd save on shoes alone

C7 F

If i could only fly

[Verse 3]

I would never tear my clothes

Climbing in and out of trees

If i could only fly,i'd never crawl

C7 F

Or wear holes in my knees

C7 F

If i could only fly

[Verse 4]

C/G

How i'd love to spread my wings

And streak across the sky

C/G

I'd be off to see the world

G7 C/G

If i could only fly

G7 C/G

But i'd always come right back

About If I Could Only Fly Chords by Waylon Jennings

Learn how to play If I Could Only Fly by Waylon Jennings with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “If I Could Only Fly chords”, “If I Could Only Fly guitar chords”, or “Waylon Jennings If I Could Only Fly 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 Could Only Fly chords and for experienced players who want accurate If I Could Only Fly lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C/G, Am, G7, F, Dm, A.

FAQ — If I Could Only Fly by Waylon Jennings

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Is "If I Could Only Fly" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "If I Could Only Fly" in?

The chords for "If I Could Only Fly" show the original chord names (including C/G, Am, G7, F, Dm, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.