All by myself
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C Dm C C7
1. When I was young, I never needed anyone,
A Dm G C Dm G
making love was just for fun, those days are gone.
C Dm C C7
Living alone, I think of all the friends I`ve known,
A Dm G C C7 A A7 D Dm G
but when I dial the telephone, nobody`s home.
+ REFRAIN
C Em Em5b A Dm G7 G
All by myself, don`t wanna be, all by myself, anymore.
C Em Em5b A Dm G7 G
All by myself, don`t wanna be, all by myself, anymore.
C Dm C C7
2. How to be sure, sometimes I feel so insecure,
A Dm G C Dm G
and love`s so distant and obscure, remains secure.
C Dm C C7
Living alone, I think of all the friends I`ve known,
A Dm G C C7 A A7 D Dm G7 G
but when I dial the telephone, nobody`s home.
+ REFRAIN
C Dm C C7
3. When I was young, I never needed anyone,
A Dm G C
making love was just for fun, those days are gone.
C7 A A7 D Dm G7 G C
How to play All by myself
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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.