If I could
by 1927
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Intro: E
Verse 1:
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If I could paint
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I'd paint a portrait of you
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The sunlight in your eyes a masterpiece of truth
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And a single tear like a silent prayer
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That's shining so much brighter than a diamond ever dared
C#m A E
If I could do anything at all, I'd do it for you
Verse 2:
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If I could write
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I'd write a book for you
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A tale of hidden treasures with an I. O. You
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And a million words wouldn't say a thing
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That won't be said in three words
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Where love's the central theme
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If I could do anything at all, I'd do it for you
Chorus:
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Darling can't you see
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What you mean to me
A B
Anything that I can do I'll do it for you
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And darling don't you know
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Just how far I'd go
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Anything that I can do, I'd do it for you
Bridge:
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Sometimes I feel so second-rate
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Seems loving you was my greatest mistake
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I know I'm insecure
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And love don't keep score
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But I wish I could give you more
Verse 3:
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If I could play
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I'd play up a storm for you
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A raging sea of passion that you never knew
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Every whispered sound would touch your heart
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And maybe for a moment I could be your favourite star
C#m A
If I could do anything at all
C#m F#
If I could, I'd give you more
C#m G#m A E
If I could do anything at all....pause….. I'd do it for you
Chorus:
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Darling can't you see
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What you mean to me
A B
Anything that I can do I'll do it for you
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And darling don't you know
C#m
Just how far I'd go
A B
Anything that I can do, I'd do it for you
End Chorus:
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And darling can't you see
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You mean the world to me
A B
Anything that I can do I'll do it for you
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And darling don't you know
C#m
Just how far I'd go
A B B E
Anything that I can do I'll do it, I'll do it for you
Fade out:
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E C#m A B E(HOLD)
