If Life Is So Short by The Moffatts - – Chapter I: A New Beginning 1998
Standard Tuning
Intro: G- Em7 - D - Cadd9 - G - Em7 - D - Cadd9 (hold)
Verse 1:
G Em7 D Cadd9
Isn't it funny how time seems to slip away so fast
G Em7 D - Cadd9
One minute you're happy the other you're sad
G Em7 D Cadd9
But if you give, me one more chance, To show my love for you is true
G Em7 D
I'll stand by your side, your whole life through
Chorus 1:
G D
If life is so short, Why won't you let me
Em7 Cadd9
love you Before we, run out of time
G D
If love is so strong, Why won't you take the chance
Em7 Cadd9
Before, our time has gone
G-D Em7-C dd9
If life is so short, if life is so short (2x)
Verse 2:
G Em7 D Cadd9
Love is a word that, explains how I feel for you
G Em7 D Cadd9
And when you're in my arms all my dreams come true
G Em7 D Cadd9
And when you're not around You can hardly see
G Em7 D D
These tears that I'm crying now are for you to be with me
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Scott Guitar Solo:
G-D-Em7-Cadd9- x2
Chorus 1:
G D
If life is so short, Why won't you let me
Em7 Cadd9
love you Before we, run out of time
G D
If love is so strong, Why won't you take the chance
Em7 Cadd9
Before, our time has gone
G-D Em7-C dd9
If life is so short, if life is so short (2x)
