If Tomorrow Never Comes by Garth Brooks
Key: G · 78 BPM · 3/4
If Tomorrow Never Comes by Garth Brooks is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution, played as a V-IV-I rotation: D-C-G. At 78 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution), played as a V-IV-I rotation in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | G | D-C-G |
| Capo 3 | E | B-A-E |
| Capo 5 | D | A-G-D |
| Capo 7 | C | G-F-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 G
- 0:02 D
- 0:03 G
- 0:06 Am
- 0:09 G
- 0:09 D
- 0:12 G
- 0:19 D
- 0:20 Am
- 0:21 D
- 0:23 C
- 0:24 G
- 0:30 Am
- 0:33 D
- 0:37 G
- 0:43 D
- 0:44 Am
- 0:46 D
- 0:47 C
- 0:49 G
- 0:55 C
- 1:01 G
- 1:07 D
- 1:09 Am7
- 1:10 D
- 1:12 C
- 1:14 G
- 1:20 C
- 1:25 D
- 1:26 Em
- 1:32 Am
- 1:35 D
- 1:38 G
- 1:44 Am
- 1:47 D
- 1:50 C
- 1:52 G
- 1:57 D
- 1:58 Am7
- 2:00 D
- 2:01 C
- 2:03 G
- 2:09 Am
- 2:12 D
- 2:15 C
- 2:17 G
- 2:21 D
- 2:23 Am
- 2:24 D
- 2:26 C
- 2:27 G
- 2:29 C
- 2:30 G
- 2:33 C
- 2:40 G
- 2:46 D
- 2:47 Am7
- 2:49 D
- 2:50 C
- 2:52 G
- 2:58 C
- 3:03 D
- 3:04 Em
- 3:10 Am
- 3:13 D
- 3:16 G
- 3:22 Am7
- 3:24 C
- 3:26 D
- 3:29 C
- 3:30 G
- 3:31 Am7
- 3:32 G
Frequently asked questions
What key is If Tomorrow Never Comes in?
If Tomorrow Never Comes is in G major.
What chords does If Tomorrow Never Comes use?
The core of If Tomorrow Never Comes cycles through D, C, G (3 chords).
What is the tempo of If Tomorrow Never Comes?
If Tomorrow Never Comes runs at 78 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does If Tomorrow Never Comes use?
If Tomorrow Never Comes follows the I-V-IV progression, played as a V-IV-I rotation. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for If Tomorrow Never Comes?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.