Learn to play "If I Can't Have You" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Em G C Hearts break too fast B when they'r e sentimental Em G C Won't stay won't last when B Em it's love at first sight G C B So why are my convictions Am D blinded by your spotlight Em G C Can't breathe can't sleep B with some medication Em G C I'll kiss goodbye B Em to my reservations G C I know there's other B Am fish out in the sea D Not for me I want you Chorus: Em G C B If I can't have you then I don't Em G C B want anyone I don't want anyone Em G C B If I can't have you then all Am D B the damage has been done baby Em G C B You can break these rules if you wanna Em G C B have some fun, you wanna have some fun Em G C B Think of all the love that you Am D B will lose if I can't have you Heartbeat, cold sweat, thoughts slippin' under Can't fight, no threat, 'cause there's just no use One look, no hesitation, I'm slipping into you Forgive these eyes, these lips you're tastin' No time to waste on an invitation My shame, my self-control has suffered enough And everybody wants to be loved Chorus Em D/F# I haven't seen the best that Am C love has had to offer Em D/F# They say perfection's always Am C right around the corner Could be true Em But if I can't have you Chorus If I can't have you (If I can't have you) Think of all the love that you will lose (Lose) If I can't have you You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm C D Em F# G 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 Kelly Clarkson.