Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - If I Had A Gun Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'If I Had a Gun' released?

   'If I Had a Gun' was released on 26 December 2011 as the third single from the debut album of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds in all regions except the United Kingdom. It impacted US radio on 13 September 2011.

2. What is the inspiration behind 'If I Had a Gun'?

   Noel Gallagher mentioned that the inspirations for the song include themes of love, hope, and finding one's feet. He wanted the listener to think about the person they love the most, stating it could be a mother, girlfriend, or wife.

3. How did 'If I Had a Gun' first surface online?

   The song first surfaced on the Internet when Gallagher was recorded playing it at a soundcheck in Taiwan in April 2009 during the Asian leg of Oasis' Dig Out Your Soul world tour. A bootlegged demo was posted on YouTube, and fans started covering it even before the song was finished.

4. What makes 'If I Had a Gun' sound like an Oasis track?

   Noel Gallagher has acknowledged that the song sounds like an Oasis track. When he played it for others, they also felt it sounded familiar, almost as if it had 'always been around.' Gallagher attributes this to the chord progression and arrangement style that he had used.

5. Who appears in the music video for 'If I Had a Gun'?

   The music video for 'If I Had a Gun' features a wedding ceremony with Noel Gallagher acting as the priest. It includes a cowboy arriving on a horse, diving into a swimming pool, and the bride following him to ride off into the sunset. Peyton List plays the bride.

6. Who are the band members and guest contributors for Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds?

   The touring band for Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds includes former Oasis members Gem Archer, Mike Rowe, and Chris Sharrock, as well as former Zutons bassist Russell Pritchard. Guest contributors to the band's albums include artists like Johnny Marr, Paul Weller, and the Crouch End Festival Chorus.