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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
D · Em · F#m · A · G · Bm
If I Fell Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · Em · F#m · A · G · Bm
If I Fell Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · Em · F#m · A · G · Bm
If I Fell Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · Em · F#m · A · G · Bm
If I Fell Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · Em · F#m · A · G · Bm
If I Fell Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · Em · F#m · A · G · Bm
If I Fell Chords – Harmonica
A classic Beatles ballad about the vulnerability of new love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, arpeggiated fingerpicking pattern for a more authentic sound.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm – G
A – Bm – G
A – Bm
G – A
Chorus
[D]If I give my [Bm]heart to [G]you
I must be [A]sure
From the [D]very [Bm]start that [G]you
Would love me [A]more than [Bm]her
[/verse]
Verse 2
D – Bm
G
A – D
Bm – G – A
D – Bm – G – A
D – Bm – G
A
Chorus
[D]So I hope you [Bm]see that [G]I
Would love to [A]love you
And that [D]she will [Bm]cry when she [G]learns we
[A]Two are [Bm]one
[/verse]
Bridge
G
A
D – Bm – G
A – Bm
Chorus
[D]If I give my [Bm]heart to [G]you
I must be [A]sure
From the [D]very [Bm]start that [G]you
Would love me [A]more than [Bm]her
[/verse]
Practice tip: Master the Bm chord shape and its transition to G and A, as it’s central to the song’s melancholic feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "If I Fell"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: D, Em, F#m, A, G and Bm.
Is "If I Fell" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "If I Fell" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "If I Fell"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1964.