After All These Years
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Intro C
[Verso 1]
C F G
We didn't have the time to think things over
C F G
We had a lot of fun, we had some tears
Am Em F
Stepping out of loneliness, now the road don't seem so long
G C
After all these years
[Verso 2]
C F G
Rock and roll has got a reputation
C F G
Bad boys cause a lot of fear
Am Em F
But I never meant to really hurt you, oh no, no
G C
After all these years
[Refrão]
Bb F
Traveling the world in a rock and roll band
C
It's in my blood, it's in my blood
Bb F C
Ooh, but you know, it's good to be back home
Bb F
Dancing with your sister on a Saturday night
C
It's understood, it's understood
D
When every boy and girl
G C
Ooh, was rocking all over the world
Solo C F G
C F G
Am Em F
G C
After all these years
[Refrão]
Bb F
Traveling the world in a rock and roll band
C
It's in my blood, it's in my blood
Bb F C
Ooh, but you know, it's good to be back home
Bb F
Dancing with your sister on a Saturday night
C
It's understood, it's understood
D
When every boy and girl
G C
Ooh, was rocking all over the world
[Verso 3]
C F G
We didn't have the time to think things over
C F G
We had a lot of fun, we had some tears
Am Em F
Stepping out of loneliness, now the road don't seem
So long, long, long, long, long
G C F
After all these years
G C F
After all these years
G C Am F
After all these years
G C
After all these years
How to play After All These Years
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.