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Roy Orbison
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Ebdim
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Em
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G
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A
A

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Verse 1
D
D

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For awhile,
Ebdim
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Em
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I can sing
G
G

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A
A

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All the world and everything
D
D

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Ebdim
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Is touching you
Em
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Knowing you are real
G
G

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A
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D
D

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A miracle beside me
Verse 2
Ebdim
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B
B
2

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Baug
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Em
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For awhile, I can breathe
G
G

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Life is you and I can
A
A

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D
D

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Ebdim
Ebdim

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Cling to fantasies
B
B
2

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Ebdim
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Em
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Seeing me with you
G
G

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A
A

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Keeps my soul alive now
Verse 3
D
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B
B
2

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Tomorrow, if I die
Em
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Gm
Gm
3

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At least I'll know why I live
D
D

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You're mine
Em
Em

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G
G

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If only for awhile
Asus4
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A
A

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Verse 4
D
D

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Ebdim
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B
B
2

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B
B
2

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For awhile, for awhile
Em
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G
G

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A
A

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You hold my world and you can spin it
D
D

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Ebdim
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B
B
2

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For awhile, for awhile
Em
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G
G

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A
A

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Life is good because you're in it
Verse 5
D
D

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B
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2

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Tomorrow, if I die
Em
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Gm
Gm
3

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At least I'll know why I live
D
D

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You're mine,
F#dim
F#dim
4

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Am
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D
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Ebdim
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B
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you are mine
Em
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Gm
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3

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A
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If only for awhile
Outro 1
Bm
Bm
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Bb
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D
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Ebdim

  • Em

  • G

  • A

  • B

    2

  • Baug

  • Gm

    3

  • Asus4

  • F#dim

    4

  • Am

  • Bm

    2

  • Bb

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of If Only for Awhile by Roy Orbison is D major.

The primary chords used in If Only for Awhile are D, Ebdim, Em, G, A, B.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Ebdim, Em, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of If Only for Awhile is approximately 87 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of If Only for Awhile using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for If Only for Awhile. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Roy Orbison.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add If Only for Awhile to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for If Only for Awhile by Roy Orbison on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.