Learn to play "If You Only Knew" 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 You Only Knew" smoothly on your guitar.
Em If you only knew D C B7 All the problems that a man like me has to face If you only knew All the stupid things that keep a man from his place Chorus: Am B7 I wouldn't wanna steer you wrong Am B7 But if you wanna sing your own song Am B7 You're gonna have to lose a few Em If you only knew If you only knew All the dealing that goes on in back of the store If you only knew How that one that's got a lot can't wait to get more Chorus: I wouldn't wanna cramp your style But if you wanna make it all worthwhile You have to have your own breakthrough If you only knew If you only knew What could happen to a man for telling the truth If you only knew All the scruples that go down in gin and vermouth Chorus: I wouldn't wanna steer you wrong But if you wanna sing your own song You're gonna have to lose a few If you only knew All the dealing that goes on (If you only knew) In back of the store If you only knew (Only knew) If you only knew (Only knew) If you only knew (Only knew) | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm B7 C D Em 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 You Only Knew" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "If You Only Knew" by Van Morrison.