(Bread) If - Gabriella Quevedo

This is my new arrangement of "If" by Bread :) Hope you like it :D

Tuning: E A D F# B E (from low to high)

Lyrics:
If a picture paints a thousand words,
Then why can't I paint you?
The words will never show the you I've come to know.
If a face could launch a thousand ships,
Then where am I to go?
There's no one home but you,
You're all that's left me too.
And when my love for life is running dry,
You come and pour yourself on me.
If a man could be two places at one time,
I'd be with you.
Tomorrow and today, beside you all the way.
If the world should stop revolving spinning slowly down to die,
I'd spend the end with you.
And when the world was through,
Then one by one the stars would all go out,
Then you and I would simply fly away

[beachbum]

As an older guy still existing in a changing world, it's refreshing to see someone from a younger generation that can interpret a song written well before they were born, arrange it for a single instrument, but keep the feeling, the emotion, the flavor of the original. The vocal line, the harmony, even percussion, all different than the original, but still the same. I don't know how you do it Gabriella, or how you keep doing it, but you amaze me every time. You're a shining light in our times. Thank you. God bless you...

[rayswick]

This is one of my favorite songs when I was dating the love of my life. She became my wife in 1982 and today is our anniversary. Thank you for such a sweet memory.

[chucka]

This is what we need now - a beautiful young lady making beautiful music that brings light to these dark days. Thank you. You give me hope for the future!

[connieraypastore]

A glass of wine, comfortable recliner and Gabriella playing guitar, close your eyes and dream of a better world...

[johnduffy]

About 50 years ago, I played this song for a lovely young lady (now my wife of 46 years) WOW, that was powerful...David Gates would be very proud of your rendition...Thank you for sharing your passion

[kentbarnes]

I grew up listening to Bread (yes...I'm that old). A beautiful arrangement!

[Toms-]

Beautifully played as always Gabriella with a killer Smile Ending.

[KevinLopez-vfwk]

Ok, You made me cry. Back in 1974 I sang this tune to my mom at waters edge in Jamaica. That was the one she always asked for. She's gone now, but not forgotten. Thanks for the memory. Your playing gets better and better!❤️

[Mekazas]

That was the finest thing I've heard in a while. Simply beautiful.

[terenceclothier]

Bread is such great band thank 🙏 you ❤ for all your beautiful music 🎶 Gabriella from Terry 😀🙂⚘

[gavidiaman]

If a picture paints a thousand words
Then why I can't paint you?
The words will never show
the you I've come to know
If a face could launch a thousand ships
Then where am I to go? 
There's no one home but you
You're all that's left me too
And when my love for life is running dry
You come and pour yourself on me
If a man could be two places at one time
I'd be with you
Tomorrow and today
Beside you all the way
If the world should stop revolving 
Spinning slowly down to die
I'd spend the end with you
And when the world was through
Then one by one the stars would all go out
And you and I would simply fly away

[jackyvanhal]

A beautiful song from the sixties... and you played it so well!!! Thak you Gabriella for all your gifts;

[danbryant]

I don't know if people realize the dedication required to attain your skill level. Always a pleasure to listen to you.

[elcuartojinete]

This musical gem, a masterpiece, was released in 1971 by David Gates (Bread). I was 10 years old, today I am 63, 53 years have passed and it continues to cause a beautiful sensation when remembering those childhood times. Thank you Gabriela for bringing it back to me.🌹

[christianguignard]

How i love the original recording ... good rendition here.

[laughingbuddha]

A picture might paint a thousand words, but your arrangements speak the language of the heart.

[Liquidspaceman]

That was my favorite song when I was a Senior in High School, Class of 1977!! So many fond memories of that time.
Thank you for arranging and playing it. :)

[pandvsims]

No one can play like this without constant practice and self motivation, Thank you Gabriella for your hard work girl!

[mrjackbagginz]

We cannot express how you leave us at the brink of absolute awe, .

[fredanderson]

Beautiful song and a beautiful arrangement. I fell in love with this song as a high school student in the 70s. Thanks Gabriella. You are pure gold.