Always Remember Us This Way
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Am F
That Arizona sky burning in your eyes
C G
You look at me and, babe, I wanna catch on fire
Am F
It's buried in my soul like California gold
C G
You found the light in me that I couldn't find
F
So when I'm all choked up
C
But I can't find the words
Am
Every time we say goodbye
G
Baby, it hurts
F G Am
When the sun goes down
F G C
And the band won't play
F G Am
I'll always remember us this way
Am
Lovers in the night
F
Poets trying to write
C
We don't know how to rhyme
G
But, damn, we try
Am
But all I really know
F
You're where I wanna go
C G
The part of me that's you will never die
F
So when I'm all choked up
C
But I can't find the words
Am
Every time we say goodbye
G
Baby, it hurts
F G Am
When the sun goes down
F G C
And the band won't play
F G Bb
I'll always remember us this way
Oh, yeah
F C Bb F G
I don't wanna be just a memory, baby, yeah
F
So when I'm all choked up
C
But I can't find the words
Am
Every time we say goodbye
G
Baby, it hurts
F G Am
When the sun goes down
F G C
And the band won't play
F G Am
I'll always remember us this way
F G Am
When you look at me
F G C
And the whole world fades
F G C
I'll always remember us this way
How to play Always Remember Us This Way
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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.