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If You Cant Beat Them

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Verse 1:
D                 G
Keep your chin up when you're feeling lonely
D                      G
Don't let them get you down
D               G
Ain't no use in sitting all alone
D       G
Hangin' around 
    D          G
For someone to call
  D                             G
Ohh they won't come knocking at all
D             G
Don't run and hide 
D                      G
Even if it hurts you inside
               Bm
So I said
          A           G                E
  Give as good as you get yeah
Refrain:  
E                      A    B
If you can't beat them join 'em
D                           E
You'd  better do it 'cos it makes you feel good
E                      A    B
If you can't beat them join 'em
D
You're never gonna help yourself
Bm Em Bm Em Bm Em Bm G
Verse 2:
D                 G
Keep your fingers off my money
D                     G        D
Don't try and pull me down
                 G
You're taking me out to wine and dine me
D         G       D          G
Trying to wind me round and around
  D                         G
Invite me to your little contract Ha! Ha!
D                  G
Rumour has it that you could play dirty
  D                           G                  Bm
I tell you what I'll do about that, that yeah
           A             G        E
I'm playing at the wrong game yeah!
Refrain:
E                      A    B
If you can't beat them join them
D                          E
You'd better do it 'cos it makes you feel good
E                      A    B
If you can't beat them join 'em
D
You're never gonna help yourself yeah
Bm Em Bm Em Bm Em Bm G
Guitar Solo: Use chords from the verses
Refrain:
E                      A    B
If you can't beat them join them
D                           E
You've got to do it 'cos it makes you feel good
E                      A    B
If you can't beat them join 'em
D
It's everyone for themselves
Bm Em Bm Em Bm Em Bm G
       D G
Outro:   
written by John Deacon; Chords by JohnS98

If You Cant Beat Them chords and lyrics

Free chords for If You Cant Beat Them by Queen. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Verse 1:
Refrain:  
Bm Em Bm Em Bm Em Bm G
Verse 2:
Refrain:
Bm Em Bm Em Bm Em Bm G
Guitar Solo: Use chords from the verses
Refrain:
Bm Em Bm Em Bm Em Bm G
Outro: D  G
written by John Deacon; Chords by JohnS98

If You Cant Beat Them Chords by Queen

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

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What key is "If You Cant Beat Them" in?

The chords for "If You Cant Beat Them" show the original chord names (including D, G, Bm, A, E, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.