Alone
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Verse 1
Am F G
I hear the ticking of the clock
C - G Am F G C-G
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
Am F G
I wonder where you are tonight
C - G Am F G C-G
No answer on the telephone
Refrain
Am F C G
And the night goes by so very slow
Am F C G
Oh I hope that it won't end though
C
Alone...
Chorus
F#m - D A E F#m
Till now I always got by on my own
F#m - D A E F#m
I never really cared until I met you
F#m - D A E
And now it chills me to the bone
A D E
How do I get you alone
A D E
How do I get you alone
Verse 2
Am F G
You don't know how long I have wanted
C G Am F G C-G
to touch your lips and hold you tight,oh
Am F G
You don't know how long I have waited
C G Am F G C-G
and I was going to tell you tonight
Refrain
Am F C G
But the secret is still my own
Am F C G
and my love for you is still unknown
C
Alone....
Chorus 2
F#m - D A E F#m
Till now I always got by on my own
F#m - D A E F#m
I never really cared until I met you
F#m - D A E
And now it chills me to the bone
A D E
How do I get you alone
A D E
How do I get you alone
How to play Alone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.