If I Could

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[Verse 1]
G C
If I could make my living going fishing
G D
Then I would make my living with a line and pole
G
Put food on the table pay the money to the landlord
C
Buy some working clothes
G D G
Cause I ain't making money going fishing Like I'm paid at the factory
[Verse 2]
G C
If I could pay all these bills with my guitar
G D
Then I would pay these bills with some rock and roll
G
Put food on the table pay the money to the landlord
C
Buy some working clothes
G D G
Cause I ain't making money playing guitar Like I'm paid at the factory
[Chorus]
C
Now if I could (if I could)
G
Then I would (then I would)
A
Make money doing something that I love
D
I'd thank my lucky stars above
[Verse 3]
G C
If I could just get by loving you dear
G D
Then I would just get by making love to you
G
Put food on the table pay the money to the landlord
C
Buy some working clothes
G
Cause I ain't making money making love
D G
Like I'm paid at the factory
[Chorus]
C
Now if I could (if I could)
G
Then I would (then I would)
A
Make money doing something that I love
D
I'd thank my lucky stars above

If I Could chords and lyrics

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If I Could Chords by John Prine

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