Almost There
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C B C
F C
That's just gonna have to wait a while
C B C
Ain't got time for messing around
D G
And it's not my style
Am Gm C
This old town can slow you down
F Em D
People taking the easy way
C E Am
But I know exactly where I'm going
D Am C
Getting closer and closer every day
C B Bb Am F C D
And I'm almost there, I'm almost there
C E Am C D G
People down here think I'm crazy, but I don't care
C B Bb Am F C D
Trials and tribulations, I’ve had my share
Am D C F C
There ain't nothing gonna stop me now ‘cause I'm almost there
C F C D G
I remember Daddy told me: “Fairytales can come true
Am D G
You gotta make 'em happen, it all depends on you"
C Gm C F
So I work real hard each and every day
C D
Now things for sure are going my way
C Am
Just doing what I do
D G
Look out boys, I'm coming through
C B Bb Am F C D
And I'm almost there, I'm almost there
C E Am
People gonna come here from everywhere
F C
And I'm almost there
D F C
I'm almost there
(INTERLUDE) C F Fm (2Xs) C F Ab C G
C Eb Gm C
There's been trials and tribulations
F C D
You know I've had my share
C E Am Dm
But I've climbed the mountain, I've crossed the river
C D C
And I'm almost there
D F C
I'm almost there!
How to play Almost There
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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.