Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

For The Love Of Ivy

Chords

4.77 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

For The Love Of Ivy:The Mamas And Papas.
#59 in 1968.
             (Capo 2nd fret.)
#1.
GI never thought I'd try...Dfor the love of Ivy.
GI never thought I'd cry...Dfor the love of Ivy.
ASomebody hide me..Gfrom the love, the love of Ivy.
DIt takes up all of your time..Emto fall in love with CIvy.
#2.
GIf I gathered all my means...Din a pile beside me.
GIt wouldn't help to fill my dreams...Dfor the love of Ivy.
AMoney cannot buy me...Gbuy for me, the love of Ivy.
DI'm not the kind of guy...Emwho falls in love with CIvy..I.i.i..C7ivy.
CHORUS:
CFor the love of FI.IDm.I.I.Bbvy...
CFor the Love of FI.I.DmI.I.Bbvy...
CFor the Love of FI.IDm.I.I.Bbvy...
AYeah, for the love of Ivy...for the love of Ivy.
FFor the love of Ivy...for the love of I...Dvy...
#3.
GIf I gathered all my means...Din a pile beside me.
GIt wouldn't help to fill my dreams...Dfor the love of Ivy.
ASomebody hide me...Gfrom the love, the love, the love, the love...
DIt takes up all of your time...Emto fall in love with CIvy.
OUTRO:
CFor the love of FI.IDm.I.I.Bbvy...(x 11) (Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

All chords in this song (9)

The story behind the song

The Mamas & the Papas were a defining force in the folk rock scene of the 1960s, known for their vocal harmonies and adaptations of folk music. This song, appearing on the album The Papas & The Mamas, carries the signature sound of the group, which featured Americans John Phillips, Cass Elliot, and Michelle Phillips, and Canadian Denny Doherty. Playing "For The Love Of Ivy" connects you to a group that sold close to 40 million records worldwide and left an indelible mark on music. It plays like a piece of that iconic, harmonious era.

AI-written from these sources:The Mamas & the Papas — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

For The Love Of Ivy

by The Mamas & The Papas

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

For The Love Of Ivy:The Mamas And Papas.

#59 in 1968.

(Capo 2nd fret.)

#1.

G D

I never thought I'd try...for the love of Ivy.

G D

I never thought I'd cry...for the love of Ivy.

A G

Somebody hide me..from the love, the love of Ivy.

D Em C

It takes up all of your time..to fall in love with Ivy.

#2.

G D

If I gathered all my means...in a pile beside me.

G D

It wouldn't help to fill my dreams...for the love of Ivy.

A G

Money cannot buy me...buy for me, the love of Ivy.

D Em C C7

I'm not the kind of guy...who falls in love with Ivy..I.i.i..ivy.

CHORUS:

C F Dm Bb

For the love of I.I.I.I.vy...

C F Dm Bb

For the Love of I.I.I.I.vy...

C F Dm Bb

For the Love of I.I.I.I.vy...

Yeah, for the love of Ivy...for the love of Ivy.

F D

For the love of Ivy...for the love of I...vy...

#3.

G D

If I gathered all my means...in a pile beside me.

G D

It wouldn't help to fill my dreams...for the love of Ivy.

A G

Somebody hide me...from the love, the love, the love, the love...

D Em C

It takes up all of your time...to fall in love with Ivy.

OUTRO:

C F Dm Bb

For the love of I.I.I.I.vy...(x 11) (Fade.)

A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

About For The Love Of Ivy Chords by The Mamas & The Papas

Learn how to play For The Love Of Ivy by The Mamas & The Papas with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “For The Love Of Ivy chords”, “For The Love Of Ivy guitar chords”, or “The Mamas & The Papas For The Love Of Ivy 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 For The Love Of Ivy chords and for experienced players who want accurate For The Love Of Ivy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, A, Em, C, C7.

FAQ — For The Love Of Ivy by The Mamas & The Papas

How do I play "For The Love Of Ivy" by The Mamas & The Papas on guitar?

Open the free chords for "For The Love Of Ivy" by The Mamas & The Papas on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "For The Love Of Ivy" by The Mamas & The Papas free?

Yes. The chords for "For The Love Of Ivy" by The Mamas & The Papas are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "For The Love Of Ivy" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "For The Love Of Ivy" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "For The Love Of Ivy"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "For The Love Of Ivy" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "For The Love Of Ivy" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "For The Love Of Ivy" by The Mamas & The Papas with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Mamas & The Papas below.

What key is "For The Love Of Ivy" in?

The chords for "For The Love Of Ivy" show the original chord names (including G, D, A, Em, C, C7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.