Learn to play "If I Can't Have You" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "If I Can't Have You" smoothly on your guitar.
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E Am/E E Don't know why I'm surviving every lonely day B/E A/E When there's got to be no chance for me E Am/E E My life would end and it doesn't matter how I cry B/E A/E B/E My tears of love are a waste of time, if I turn away A F#m Am I strong enough to see it through A F#m A/B Go crazy is what I will do Chorus: C#m B If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby G#m C#m If I can't have you ah ah ah – ah C#m B If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby G#m C#m If I can't have you ah ah ah – ah Can't let go And it doesn't matter how I try I gave it all so easily To you my love To dreams that never will come true Am I strong enough to see it through Go crazy is what I will do Chorus - x4 You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA ![]() Am ![]() A ![]() C#m ![]() E ![]() F#m ![]() G#m ![]() B ![]() Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "If I Can't Have You" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "If I Can't Have You" by Bee Gees.