Capo
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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Difficulty: Novice
Intro:
G Em
G D G
Verse 1:
G C
I would give you my heart and my pride
G Em
I would give you the rib from my side
G C
I would promise to love and abide
G D G
If I could make you my own
Verse 2:
G C
I would keep you away from all harm
G Em
I would shelter you from all alarm
G C
I'd delight in the glow of your charm
G D G
If I could make you my own
Chorus:
G Em
Oh the rivers and seas may churn
C G
Oh the flowers and leaves may turn
G C
I'd need never to grieve and yearn
G D G
If I could make you my own
Verse 3:
G C
I would lay down my soul at your feet
G Em
I'd need never to drink or to eat
G C
I would know not the smallest defeat
G D G
If I could make you my own
Verse 4:
G C
I would weather the wind and the rain
G Em
I would shoulder your trouble and pain
G C
I would give you give you the blood from my veins
G D G
If I could make you my own
Chorus:
G Em
Oh the rivers and seas may churn
C G
Oh the flowers and leaves may turn
G C
I need never to grieve and yearn
G D G
If I could make you my own
Verse 5:
G C
I'd declare from valley to sky
G Em
I would shout to the heavens on high
G C
I would whisper not one sad goodbye
G D G
If I could make you my own
G D G
Oh if I could make you my own
Chorus:
G Em
Oh the rivers and seas may churn
C G
Oh the flowers and leaves may turn
G C
I need never to grieve and yearn
G D G
If I could make you my own
G Em
Oh the rivers and seas may churn
C G
Oh the flowers and leaves may turn
G C
I need never to grieve and yearn
G D G
If I could make you my own
G D G
Oh if I could make you my own
Song History
Last Updated: September 10, 2025