About the Song
If I had half an acre I would build a little house
With floors of terra cotta & windows facing south
I would plant a garden full of food & flowers too
If I had half an acre I would build a life with you
C - F C / C Am F G / F C G C / C - F G C - (F G)
If I had half an acre I would never ask for more
Than just to see you greet me when I walked in the door
I don’t need a mansion with a million dollar view
If I had half an acre I would build a life with you
(bridge) _ I would cook you breakfast _
_And put the honey in your tea _
_Maybe we could raise some children_
To keep_us company
F - C - / / E7 - Am - / D - G -
What’s the use of riches when you’re living all alone
A pocket full of diamonds is just a pile of stones
Every day’s a treasure when you have a love that’s true
If I had half an acre, I would build a life with you
lyrics & music by Paul Kaplan
© 2009 Paul Kaplan Music ASCAP. Use by permission.
On his 2021 “We Shall Stay Here” album.
Note: Paul plays this in G capo’d up 7. You can also play along with his recording using the above chords and capo’ing up 2 frets.