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If I Cant Have You Chords

Here are the chords for “If I Cant Have You” by Shawn Mendes — in the key of G (G, F#m, Em and Bm). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:GF#mEmBm

Chords for If I Cant Have You

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
G
3
90
GI can?tF#mwrite one
Emsong that?sF#mnot about
GYou can?tF#mdrink wiEmthout
 thinF#mking aboutGyou
 IsF#mit tooEmlate toF#mtell you that
GEverything meansF#mnothing
 if IEmcan?t have you
GI\'m in Toronto and IF#mgot thisBmview
 But IEmmight as well be in aF#mhotel room,
GIt doesn\'t matter \'cause
 I\'mF#mso conBmsumed
 SpendingEmall my nights
 readingF#mtexts from you
GOh, I\'m good atF#mkeeping myBmdistance
 IEmknow that u r theF#mfeeling I\'m missing
 YouGknow that IF#mhate to admitBmit
 ButGeverything meansF#mnothing
 if IEmcan\'t have you
GI can?tF#mwrite one
Emsong that?sF#mnot about
GYou can?tF#mdrink wiEmthout
 thinF#mking aboutGyou
 IsF#mit tooEmlate toF#mtell you that
GEverything meansF#mnothing
 if IEmcan?t have you
GI\'m so sorry that myF#mtiming\'sBmoff
 But IEmcant move on if we\'re stillF#mgonna talk
GIs it wrong for me toF#mnot wantBmhalf?
 I wantEmall of u all theF#mstrings attached
GOh, I\'m good atF#mkeeping myBmdistance
 IEmknow that you\'re theF#mfeeling I\'m missing
 YouGknow that IF#mhate to admitBmit
 ButGeverything meansF#mnothing
 if IEmcan\'t have you
GI can?tF#mwrite one
Emsong that?sF#mnot about
GYou can?tF#mdrink wiEmthout
 thinF#mking aboutGyou
 IsF#mit tooEmlate toF#mtell you that
GEverything meansF#mnothing
 if IEmcan?t have you
GI\'m trying to moveF#mon,
 forgetBmyou, but I hold on
EmEverything means nothing,
F#meverything means nothing, babe
GI\'m trying to moveF#mon,
 forgetBmyou, but I hold on
GEverything meansF#mnothing
 if IEmcan?t have you
GI can?tF#mwrite oneEmsong ...
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About If I Cant Have You

Shawn Mendes's “If I Cant Have You” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — G, F#m, Em and Bm — with the progression centred on G, F#m and Em. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

If I Cant Have You — FAQ

What key is “If I Cant Have You” in?

“If I Cant Have You” by Shawn Mendes is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “If I Cant Have You”?

“If I Cant Have You” uses 4 chords: G, F#m, Em and Bm.

Is “If I Cant Have You” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “If I Cant Have You” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “If I Cant Have You”?

“If I Cant Have You” is performed by Shawn Mendes.