Johnny Cash - If I Were A Carpenter Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
[Opening]
If I were a [G]carpenter, [D]and you were a [A]lady,
would you marry me [G]anyway, [D]would you have my [A]baby?
If you were a [G]carpenter, [D]and I were a [A]lady,
I would marry you [G]anyway, [D]I would have your [A]baby.
[verse 2]
If a tinker [G]was my trade, [D]would I still [A]find you?
I would be carrying the [G]pots you made, [D]following be[A]hind you
[chorus]
[G]Save your love through [A]loneliness,
[D]save your love through [A]sorrow.
I gave you my [G]loneliness,
[D]give me your to[A]morrow
[interlude]
[G] [D] [A] [G] [D] [A]
[verse 3]
If I were a [G]miller, [D]at a mill wheel [A]grinding
Would you miss your [G]colored blouse, [D]and your soft shoe [A]shining?
If you were a [G]miller, [D]at a mill wheel [A]grinding
I would not miss my [G]colored blouse, [D]and my soft shoe [A]shining.
[chorus]
[G]Save your love through [A]loneliness,
[D]save your love through [A]sorrow.
I gave you my [G]loneliness, (both) [D]give me your to[A]morrow
[verse 4]
If I worked my [G]hands in wood, [D]would you still [A]love me?
I would answer you [G]“yes I would”.
[D]And would you not be a[A]bove me?
[Closing]
If I were a [G]carpenter, [D]and you were a [A]lady,
I would marry you [G]anyway, [D]I would have your [A]baby.
[chorus]
[G]Save your love through [A]loneliness,
[D]save your love through [A]sorrow.
I gave you my [G]loneliness,
[D]give me your to[A]morrow
How to play If I Were A Carpenter on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Johnny Cash - If I Were A Carpenter on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
If I Were A Carpenter uses these transitions most often: D → A (22), A → G (21), and G → D (19). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - D chord transition.
1. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
2. D → A chord transition
To move from D to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.
3. A → G chord transition
To move from A to G;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
If I Were A Carpenter chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in If I Were A Carpenter.
- If I Were A Carpenter includes 68 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- If I Were A Carpenter contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how If I Were A Carpenter connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
- A → D: 29%
- A → G: 13%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → D: 24%
- G → A: 6%