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If I Were A Carpenter by Bobby Darin

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If I Were A Carpenter by Bobby Darin runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of D major. It is built on 3 chords — D, C, G. Released in 1966.

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If I Were A Carpenter — Bobby Darin
Tempo 152 or 76 half-time
Key D major verified
Time 4/4 signature
Length 2:23 runtime
Released 1966 Pop
Chords 3 shapes below
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Frequently asked questions

What key is If I Were A Carpenter in?

If I Were A Carpenter is in D major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.

What tempo is If I Were A Carpenter?

If I Were A Carpenter runs at 152 BPM (or 76 half-time).

What chords does If I Were A Carpenter use?

If I Were A Carpenter is built on 3 chords: D, C, G.

What tuning is If I Were A Carpenter in?

This recording sits about 21 cents sharp of concert pitch (A=445.4Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.