If I Had You – Nellie McKay
Song by Irving King
Transcribed by Jacob Morrison
Intro
F F7 / Gm7 C7 /
Verse 1
F F7
I could show the world how to smile
Bb Bbm
I could be glad all of the while
F Fdim Gm7 C7 F Fdim Gm7 C
I could turn the gray skies to blue, if I had you
Verse 2
F F7
I could leave the old days behind
Bb Bbm
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
F F7 Gm7 C7 F Dm E7
I could start my life all a – new, if I had you
Bridge
Am Dm E7
I could climb the snow-capped mountains
Am Dm E7
Sail the mighty o - cean wide;
Am Bm7b5 (4210)
I could cross the burning desert
Am Gm7 C7
If I had you by my side.
Verse 3
F F7
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
Gm7 C7 (C C7)
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
Fdim Gm7 C7 F Bb Bbm F(2013)
There is nothing I couldn't do, if I had you.
