Almost Always
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Capo 2nd Fret / Key of "A"
Intro: G D Em Cadd9 G D Em Cadd9
G D
So what? You packed up, picked up your love and left
Em Cadd9
I can pick up fifty channels on the tv set
G D Em [Cadd9-D
I've got ten toenails I can paint a nice shade of pink
G D
But when the fun's done in a second or two
Em Cadd9
I kinda, sorta, maybe start missin' you
G D Em Cadd9
So, I crank up the radio to drown out the thoughts, I think...
[Refrão]D Em Cadd9 G D
Almost always you never cross my mind
Em Cadd9 G D Em7
Almost always I never cry
G/B C G
Every other minute, I'm strong as I can be
Am Cadd9 D
It's just those lonely minutes in between
Em-Cadd9-Am7-D G D Em Cadd9
But I'm doin' ok almost always
G D
Just because I let the dog sleep on the bed
Em Cadd9
Doesn't mean I'm wishin' you were here instead
G D Em Cadd9-D
Whisperin' sweet words, lyin' all close to me
G D
Yeah, I don't dream about you, 'cause I lie awake
Em Cadd9
I always thought sleep was over rated anyway
G D Em Cadd9
I find most of the time I'm almost over you as I'll ever be
-Repeat Chorus
-Break-> G D Em Cadd9-D
-Repeat Chorus
G D Em Cadd9 G
Almost always
D Em Cadd9-Cadd9 D-D G
(Almost always)
How to play Almost Always
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.