Alec Benjamin – If I Killed Someone For You Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Alec Benjamin – If I Killed Someone For You Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chord progression of If I Killed Someone For You by Alec Benjamin on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Am Am

[Verse 1]
Am                  .
Sorry that I did this, the blood is on my hands
F .
I stare at my reflection, I don’t know who I am
C                  .
Practice my confession. In case I take the stand
E                                    .
I’ll say I learned my lesson, I’ll be a better man
Am
I’m packing up my things and I’m wiping down the walls
F
I’m rinsing off my clothes and I’m walking through the halls
C
I did it all for her so I felt nothing at all
E
I don’t know what she’ll say, so I’ll ask her when she calls

[Chorus]
Am
Would you love me more? (would you love me more?)
F
If I killed someone for you
Would you hold my hand? (would you hold my hand?)
C
They’re the same that I used
E
When I killed someone for you
Am
Would you turn me in? (would you turn me in?)
F
When I say I’m on the loose
Would you hide me when (would you hide me when?)
C
My face is on the news?
E
‘Cuz I killed someone for you

[Verse 2]
Am
I hear the sirens coming, I see the flashing lights
F
I’m driving through the suburbs, wearing my disguise
C
I show up at her doorstep to look her in the eyes
E
I tell her that it’s me, but she doesn’t recognize
Am
Can’t you see I’m running? Said I need a place to hide
F
I’ve gotta ask you something, could you please let me inside?
C
Just let me explain, no I wouldn’t tell you lies
E
I know you’ll understand if you let me stay the night

[Chorus]
Am
Would you love me more? (would you love me more?)
F
If I killed someone for you
Would you hold my hand? (would you hold my hand?)
C
They’re the same that I used
E
When I killed someone for you
Am
Would you turn me in? (would you turn me in?)
F
When I say I’m on the loose

Would you hide me when (would you hide me when?)
C
My face is on the news?
E
‘Cuz I killed someone for you

[Bridge]
Am
You have to understand that the one I killed is me
F
Changing what I was for what you wanted me to be
C
I followed your direction, did everything you asked
E
I hope it makes you happy, ‘cuz there’s just no turning back

[Chorus]
Am
Would you love me more? (would you love me more?)
F
If I killed someone for you
Would you hold my hand? (would you hold my hand?)
C
They’re the same that I used
E
When I killed someone for you
Am
Would you turn me in? (would you turn me in?)
F
When I say I’m on the loose
Would you hide me when (would you hide me when?)
C
My face is on the news?
E
‘Cuz I killed someone for you

How to play If I Killed Someone For You: key, chords and progression

To play If I Killed Someone For You by Alec Benjamin, think in A minor (no sharps or flats). It takes 4 chords: Am, F, C and E.

The backbone of the song is Am – F – C – E (i – VI – III – V in A minor). Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Good to know: F is played as barre or movable shapes on guitar. Practise the change into it slowly; on piano and ukulele the same chords are easier.

Chord diagrams

Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B

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If I Killed Someone For You chords: questions

What key is If I Killed Someone For You in?

If I Killed Someone For You by Alec Benjamin is in the key of A minor (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in If I Killed Someone For You?

If I Killed Someone For You uses 4 chords: Am, F, C, E.

What is the chord progression of If I Killed Someone For You?

The main progression is Am – F – C – E (i – VI – III – V).

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