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If You Were There Chords by The Isley Brothers

If You Were There chords by The Isley Brothers

Guitar chords with lyrics

  • Difficulty: Intermediate 💪
Key: A

Intro:
Amaj7 C#m7 F#m7
Amaj7 C#m7 F#m7
Amaj7 C#m7 F#m7
Amaj7 C#m7 F#m7

Verse 1:
Amaj7               C#m7     F#m7  Bm7        D/E
You're the one that makes my day a dream come true
Amaj7             C#m7   F#m7 Bm7      D/E
Yet and still you wonder if I think of you
             Dmaj7                                          Bm7    D/E
You ought to see how the other girls behave when you're not around
         Dmaj7                                            Bm7   D/E
And only then you would know that it's on your finger I'm wound

Chorus:
            Dmaj7       C#m7 F#m7
If you were there you'd know
            Bm7         D/E
If you were there you'd know
            Dmaj7       C#m7 F#m7
If you were there you'd know
            Bm7         D/E         Amaj7
If you were there you'd know that I care

Verse 2:
Amaj7               C#m7    F#m7    Bm7      D/E
There's no need for you not to have faith in me
Amaj7               C#m7      F#m7   Bm7     D/E
'Cause it's by your side girl that I long to be
               Dmaj7                                           Bm7 D/E
Yes, there are times with my friends when I don't have much to say
               Dmaj7                                   Bm7        D/E
What you don't know is with you I could never act that way, no no

Chorus:
            Dmaj7       C#m7 F#m7
If you were there you'd know
            Bm7         D/E
If you were there you'd know
            Dmaj7       C#m7 F#m7
If you were there you'd know
            Bm7         D/E         Amaj7
If you were there you'd know that I care

Bridge:
Amaj7 C#m7 F#m7            Amaj7
           I care for you, baby
C#m7 F#m7       Amaj7
     I swear I care for you
C#m7 F#m7            Amaj7
     I care for you, baby
C#m7 F#m7
     No, no

Verse 3:
Amaj7               C#m7    F#m7    Bm7      D/E
There's no need for you not to have faith in me
Amaj7               C#m7      F#m7   Bm7     D/E
'Cause it's by your side girl that I long to be
               Dmaj7                                           Bm7        D/E
Yes, there are times with my friends when I don't have much to say, no no
               Dmaj7                                   Bm7 D/E
What you don't know is with you I could never act that way

Chorus:
            Dmaj7       C#m7 F#m7
If you were there you'd know
            Bm7         D/E
If you were there you'd know
            Dmaj7       C#m7 F#m7
If you were there you'd know
            Bm7         D/E         Amaj7
If you were there you'd know that I care

Outro:
Amaj7 C#m7 F#m7            Amaj7
           I care for you, baby
C#m7 F#m7       Amaj7
     I swear I care for you
C#m7 F#m7            Amaj7
     I care for you, baby
C#m7 F#m7        Amaj7
     You know I care for you
C#m7 F#m7            Amaj7
     I care for you, baby
C#m7 F#m7    Amaj7
         Ooh
C#m7 F#m7          Amaj7
     Care for you, baby
C#m7 F#m7      Amaj7
     I swear I care for you
C#m7 F#m7          Amaj7
     Care for you, baby

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The Isley Brothers chords for If you were there

About this song

"If You Were There" by The Isley Brothers is a track from their 1973 album "3 + 3." The song features a prominent guitar riff played by Ernie Isley, showcasing his distinctive style blending rock and funk elements. The album marked a shift in the band's sound towards a more rock-influenced direction, with Ernie Isley's guitar work becoming a defining feature. "If You Were There" showcases the band's ability to seamlessly blend genres and create a unique sound that resonated with audiences. The Isley Brothers' innovative approach to music during this period solidified their status as influential pioneers in the R&B and rock music scenes.