If There Was No You

Brandi Carlile - If There Was No You: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "If There Was No 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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Learn If There Was No You Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Brandi Carlile

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 There Was No You" smoothly on your guitar.

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        E
when I see myself
I'm seeing you too
    B
as long as I remember
and I'm feeling like I knew
          E
that my jokes aren't funny
the truth isn't true
          B      F#/A#
if there was no you

    E
if you were my boat in the deep blue sea
    B
I probably sink you down
    E
I know I should have thanked you for carrying me
         B                    F#
but for you I would happily drown

Chorus:
B               F#              E                 B
All along your way the darkest night the longest day
E               B7              F#
I know what to say to make you laugh
B                      F#
and nothing you could do
               E               B7
could make me turn my back on you
             E
when you're looking for a
 B7            F#
fight I'm your man
                 C#m
when you need a friend
            F#
you got my hand

What I really mean, what
I'm trying hard to say
Is that I'm counting on you and you got me too
Our secrets aren't safe,
I'm singing out of tune
If there was no you, if there was no you

Chorus

When you need a friend, you got my hand
You got my hand


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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.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "If There Was No You" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "If There Was No You" by Brandi Carlile.

Brandi Carlile - If There Was No You: Guitar Chords

Learn If There Was No You Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Brandi Carlile

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