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If Thats What It Takes

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Part 1
Comfort Cme
From a world where no one cFares 
Where the words turn into cDmages G  
And memories cut like glCass 
I closed my eCyes on you
Put the blames on mFyself 
The weight is on my shoDmuldersG  
Throw my heart in the wishing wCell
 Part 2
I've got to Amface and tame my dCemons
so hAmard to start over agCain,
yeah, I know.
TAmhrough trials and tribulaCtions
SaGlvation's like a long lost Ffriend
part 3
I'll tCake back all of the Ghurt
For your lFove I've taken for grCanted
I'll do anyGthing to chaFnge
If that's what it tCakes
part 1
No use in pretending
Ain't no pride in it all
A cure for independence
Is when you're standing in the cold
Have I used have I used my chances
Have my bridges all been burned
Give me a sign of inspiration
To find a stone that's left unturned
part 2
I see a dAmistant promise of ECden
LiAmfting my spirits so Chigh
If I can Ambreak out of the cCircle
Gonna Gkiss that carousel gFoodbye
part 3
I'll take back all of the hurt
For your love I've taken for granted
I'll do anything to change
If that's what it takes 
(solo)just play the verse chords C/F/Dm/G/C  
part 2
I've got to see a promise of Eden
Lifting my spirits so high
If I can break, break out of the circle
Gonna kiss that carousel goodbye
IC'll take back all of the hGurt   
For your lFove I've taken for gCranted
I'll do anGything to chanFge , baby
If that's what it tCakes 
Take back all of the hGurt
For your loFve I've taken for grCanted
I'll do anGything to cFhange
If that's what it taCkes
If that's what it taCkes

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The story behind the song

Mr. Big is an American rock band known for strong vocals and vocal harmonies, blending hard rock with softer songs. This song showcases their ability to craft tunes with powerful lead vocals. Playing this song, you tap into the band's signature sound that balances rock energy with melodic depth.

AI-written from these sources:Mr. Big (American band) — Wikipedia ↗

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If Thats What It Takes

by Mr. Big

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Part 1

Comfort me

From a world where no one cares

Dm G

Where the words turn into cages

And memories cut like glass

I closed my eyes on you

Put the blames on myself

Dm G

The weight is on my shoulders

Throw my heart in the wishing well

Part 2

Am C

I've got to face and tame my demons

Am C

so hard to start over again,

yeah, I know.

Am C

Through trials and tribulations

G F

Salvation's like a long lost friend

part 3

C G

I'll take back all of the hurt

F C

For your love I've taken for granted

G F

I'll do anything to change

If that's what it takes

part 1

No use in pretending

Ain't no pride in it all

A cure for independence

Is when you're standing in the cold

Have I used have I used my chances

Have my bridges all been burned

Give me a sign of inspiration

To find a stone that's left unturned

part 2

Am C

I see a distant promise of Eden

Am C

Lifting my spirits so high

Am C

If I can break out of the circle

G F

Gonna kiss that carousel goodbye

part 3

I'll take back all of the hurt

For your love I've taken for granted

I'll do anything to change

If that's what it takes

C F Dm G C

(solo)just play the verse chords ////

part 2

I've got to see a promise of Eden

Lifting my spirits so high

If I can break, break out of the circle

Gonna kiss that carousel goodbye

C G

I'll take back all of the hurt

F C

For your love I've taken for granted

G F

I'll do anything to change , baby

If that's what it takes

Take back all of the hurt

F C

For your love I've taken for granted

G F

I'll do anything to change

If that's what it takes

About If Thats What It Takes Chords by Mr. Big

Learn how to play If Thats What It Takes by Mr. Big with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “If Thats What It Takes chords”, “If Thats What It Takes guitar chords”, or “Mr. Big If Thats What It Takes 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 Thats What It Takes chords and for experienced players who want accurate If Thats What It Takes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, Dm, G, Am, A.

FAQ — If Thats What It Takes by Mr. Big

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Is "If Thats What It Takes" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "If Thats What It Takes" in?

The chords for "If Thats What It Takes" show the original chord names (including C, F, Dm, G, Am, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.