Alone
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[Intro ]G C9 D Em7
C9 G G
G Em7
Tell me which way the wind blows
F C
And of the song it sings
G Em7 F
Tell me where did the time go n'
C
For who the bells ring
( G C9 D Em7 C9 )
G Em7
Baby, days are so empty now
F C
No promises, no pain
G Em7
I guess, I guess I realized
F C
I overstayed my day
D Em7 C9
And I wonder now as I write this down
Am Em7
How it's gonna sound when I'm old
D Em7 C9
Did I learn to fly. Did I reach the sky
Am D
Am I goin' underground
G C9
But I know, I know
D
I can tell you pretty darlin'
Em7 C9
What it means to be alone
G C9
And I know, I know
D
I can tell you little darlin'
Em7 C9
It's no good to be alone
( G )
G Em7
Sometimes as the rain comes down
F C
I feel it wash away my fears
G Em7
And sometimes as the rain comes down
F C
It's another veil of tears
D Em7 C9
And I wonder if I missed a turn
Am Em7
On the long and winding road
D Em7 C9
Did I lose my eyes. Did my radar die
Am D
Is it time to crash and burn
G C9
But I know, I know
D
I can tell you without lyin'
Em7 C9
I don't want to be alone
G C9
And I know, I know
D
I know the sky is cryin'
Em7 C9
And I don't want to be alone
( G G G D Em7 )
And if I find you out there in the streets
( G G G D Em7 )
F
Will you know me the moment our eyes meet
C C
Will you find me. Will I know you
Solo G C9 D Em7 C9
G C9 D Em7 C9
D Em7 C9
And I wonder if I missed a turn
Am Em7
On the long and winding road
D Em7 C9
Did I lose my eyes. Did my radar die
Am D
Am I gonna crash and burn
G C9
And I know, I know
D
I can tell you pretty darlin'
Em7 C9
I don't want to be alone
G C9
I know, I know
D
I know the sky is cryin'
Em7 C9
And I don't want to be alone
( G C9 D Em7 C9 )
( G C9 D )
( Em7 C9 G )
How to play Alone
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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.