If I Had You ? Nellie McKay
Song by Irving King
Transcribed by Jacob Morrison


Intro
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Verse 1
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I could show the world how to smile
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I could be glad all of the while
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 I could turn the gray skies to blue,  if I had you

Verse 2
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I could leave the old days behind
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Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
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 I could start my life all a ? new,   if I had you

Bridge
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I could climb the snow-capped mountains
Am                    Dm   E7
 Sail the mighty o - cean wide;  
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 I could cross the burning desert 
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 If I had you by my side.  

Verse 3
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I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
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Humble or poor, rich or renowned
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There is nothing I couldn't do, if I had you.