Always Already Gone
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Intro: A G D
verse 1
D Dmaj7
I tried hard to keep you
G
I needn't have tried
A
It seems you'd decided
G A
When did you decide?
Dmaj7
So this is the last time
G
I cry in the dawn
D
It seems you were always
G D
Always already gone
Intro
A G D
verse 2
Dmaj7
You never were happy
G
You had to be free
A
You took all the freedom
G A
You needed from me
Dmaj7
Then you and your freedom
G
Flew thither and yon
A
You're free to be always
G D
Always already gone
Intro
A G D
verse 3
Dmaj7
I couldn't have dreamed you
G
But I might as well
A
You leave me with only
G A
A story to tell
Dmaj7
But at the beginning
G
Our story is done
A
Because you were always
G D A
Always already gone
G D
Always already gone
How to play Always Already Gone
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.