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Intro: A E
 
A E
Oh its so funny to be seeing you after so long girl
A G#m C#m
And by the way you look i understand that you were not impressed
A G#m C#m
But i heard you let that little friend of mine
D B7sus4 B7
Take off your party dress
A G#m C#m
I'm not gonna get too sentimental
A G#m C#m
Like those other sticky valentines
A G#m C#m
Cause i don't know if you were loving somebody
D B7sus4 B7
I only know it isn't mine
 
A E A B G#m C#m
Alison i know this world is killing you
A E A B E
Oh Alison my aim is true
 
A E
Well i see you've got a husband now
A G#m C#m
Did he leave your pretty fingers lying in the wedding cake
A G#m C#m
You used to hold him right in your hand
D B7sus4 B7
But he took all that he could take
A G#m C#m
Sometimes i wish that i could stop you from talking
A G#m C#m
When i hear those silly things that you say
A G#m C#m
I think somebody better put out the big light
D B7sus4 B7
Be cause i can't stand to see you this way
 
A E A B G#m C#m
Alison i know this world is killing you
A E A B E
Oh Alison my aim is true
A E A E
my aim is true My aim is true To fade

How to play Alsion

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

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.

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