All Along
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Capo 2
C#m A E B C#m
It's not everything it seems - the world and its dreams
A E B
Slipping like water through my hands tonight
C#m A E B
All the things I thought would fill me up inside
Ab/E A B Ab/E A B
Left me empty here - and now I know why
E C#m B
All along I was looking for something else
B
You're something else
E C#m B
All along I was looking for something more
A
You're so much more
B C#m Ab/E A
I finally found what I could never see before
B C#m Ab/E A
You've always been the one that I was looking for
C#m A E B C#m
All of my castles in the sand - washed away again
A E B
And I'm left right where I began tonight
C#m A E
The only thing that can ever fill me up
B Ab/E A B Ab/E A B
Has been right in front of me all the time
bridge:
E B F#m A
I won't miss you - I won't miss you this time
E B F#m A
I said I want you - I really want you in my life
How to play All Along
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.