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Pink Floyd - "If" (by Waters)
[Intro]
e|-E------0---------|-------0---------|-B7----------------|-----------------|
B|-----0---0-------|-----0---0-------|-------0---------|-------0---------|
G|---1-------1---1-|---1-------1---1-|-----2---2-------|-----2---2-------|
D|-2-----------2---|-2-----------2---|---1-------1---1-|---1-------1---1-|
A|-----------------|-----------------|-2-----------2---|-2-----------2---|
E|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
[Verse 1]
EIf I were a swan, I'd be Dgone.
EIf I were a train,  I'd be Dlate.
And Eif I were a C#7good man, I'd F#talk to you more B7often than I Edo.B7  
[Verse 2]
EIf I were to sleep, I could Ddream.
EIf I were afraid, I could Dhide.
EIf I go insC#7ane, F#please don't put your B7wires in my Ebrain.B7  
[Verse 3]
EIf I were the moon, I'd be Dcool.
EIf I were a rule, I would Dbend.
EIf I were a C#7good man, I'd F#understand the B7spaces between Efriends.B7  
[Verse 4]
EIf I were alone, I would Dcry.
And Eif I were with you, I'd be Dhome and dry.
And Eif I go inC#7sane, will you F#still let me B7join in with the Egame?B7  
[Verse 5]
EIf I were a swan, I'd be Dgone.
EIf I were a train, I'd be Dlate again.
EIf I were a C#7good man, I'd F#talk with you more B7often than I Edo.

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

This song, penned and sung by Roger Waters, takes a pastoral and folky path, delving deep into introspection. It explores an inner world, inviting a quiet contemplation rather than grand statements. Appearing on the 1970 album Atom Heart Mother, it offers a moment of reflection within Pink Floyd's distinctive sound. Playing it feels like stepping into a personal, thoughtful space.

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If

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Pink Floyd - "If" (by Waters)

[Intro]

E B7

e|-------0---------|-------0---------|-----------------|-----------------|

B|-----0---0-------|-----0---0-------|-------0---------|-------0---------|

G|---1-------1---1-|---1-------1---1-|-----2---2-------|-----2---2-------|

D|-2-----------2---|-2-----------2---|---1-------1---1-|---1-------1---1-|

A|-----------------|-----------------|-2-----------2---|-2-----------2---|

E|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|

[Verse 1]

E D

If I were a swan, I'd be gone.

E D

If I were a train, I'd be late.

E C#7 F# B7 E B7

And if I were a good man, I'd talk to you more often than I do.

[Verse 2]

E D

If I were to sleep, I could dream.

E D

If I were afraid, I could hide.

E C#7 F# B7 E B7

If I go insane, please don't put your wires in my brain.

[Verse 3]

E D

If I were the moon, I'd be cool.

E D

If I were a rule, I would bend.

E C#7 F# B7 E B7

If I were a good man, I'd understand the spaces between friends.

[Verse 4]

E D

If I were alone, I would cry.

E D

And if I were with you, I'd be home and dry.

E C#7 F# B7 E B7

And if I go insane, will you still let me join in with the game?

[Verse 5]

E D

If I were a swan, I'd be gone.

E D

If I were a train, I'd be late again.

E C#7 F# B7 E

If I were a good man, I'd talk with you more often than I do.

About If Chords by Pink Floyd

Learn how to play If by Pink Floyd with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “If chords”, “If guitar chords”, or “Pink Floyd If 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 chords and for experienced players who want accurate If lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B7, B, G, D, A.

FAQ — If by Pink Floyd

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