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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "If I Were A Carpenter" by The Four Tops, in C major at about 125 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "If I Were A Carpenter" by The Four Tops

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “If I Were A Carpenter” by The Four Tops.

If I Were A Carpenter
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · rock · soul
Moodromantic · hopeful · soulful
Signatureclassic blues‑rock love ballad with a warm, vintage feel
C major
Key
125
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
F
C
Cmaj/3
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, smooth and soulful, delivering the lyrics with expressive phrasing
electric guitar
clean, melodic lead lines and rhythmic chord work
electric bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
steady, laid‑back drum pattern with a relaxed backbeat
organ
warm, sustained organ pads filling the harmonic space
Album & artist
ALBUM

Greatest Hits (2003)

All of Greatest Hits
Artist

The Four Tops

The Four Tops are a vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, who formed in 1953 originally as the Four Aims. They built their reputation at Motown Records through the 1960s, with lead singer Levi Stubbs fronting the group across soul, R&B, and pop. Their catalog stretches across decades and helped put Motown on the map internationally.

All The Four Tops songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "If I Were A Carpenter" in?

"If I Were A Carpenter" by The Four Tops is in C major.

What is the tempo of "If I Were A Carpenter"?

"If I Were A Carpenter" plays at around 125 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "If I Were A Carpenter"?

The core progression is G, F, C, and Cmaj/3, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "If I Were A Carpenter"?

The recording features electric guitar, electric bass, drums, organ, and vocals.

Can I get "If I Were A Carpenter" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "If I Were A Carpenter" by The Four Tops, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "If I Were A Carpenter" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"If I Were A Carpenter" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 125 BPM in C major with 4 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "If I Were A Carpenter" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "If I Were A Carpenter" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "If I Were A Carpenter" on?

"If I Were A Carpenter" appears on Greatest Hits (2003).

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