Almost Always
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Intro:
G Bm C A7 D7 G
verse 1
G Bm
Lately I been thinking
C A7
Bout the changing world
D7 G
Trying to fit in pieces of dreams
G Bm
Just trying to add it up
C A7
Figure out what it means
D7 G D7
When a lost planet comes tumbling home
G Bm
Does it have to have a beard
C A7
To break free from what is here
D7 G D7
And continue to pick up those pieces of dreams
G Bm
And I'm living with a gameshow host
C A7
Who has to brag and has to boast
D7
I'm tearing down the things that I hold dear
Instrumental
G Bm C A7 D7 G
verse 2
G Bm
While the day is with us
C A7
And the birds are near
D7 G
Singing in the sun, basking in its light
G Bm
As it just risen
C A7
Through the fogs of fear
D7 G D7
Can I take a minute to do what's right
G Bm
Before that starts me thinking
C A7
Distracting me again
D7 G D7
Do I have something to say?
G Bm
Maybe just a feeling
C A7
That things are bound to change
D7
Or just that crazy searchlight lighting someone's way
Instrumental
G Bm C A7 D7 G
verse 3
G Bm
I'm not gonna work it out
C A7
Right here and right now
D7 G
I got some things to do, got some calls to make
G Bm
Hear that crazy little bird
C A7
Calling out its song
D7 G D7
Standing out on a limb almost too long
G Bm
Staying out 'til it's May
C A7
She answers every time
D7
She answers every time
G D7
Every time almost always
Outro
G Bm C A7 D7 G
G Bm C A7 D7
G
Almost always
How to play Almost Always
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.