Always
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(B-side)
D D/E
Here today
Bm G
And gone tomorrow
D D/E Bm G
Crack the bone, get to the marrow
D D/E
To be the bee
Bm G
And the flower
D D/E Bm G
Before the sweetness turns to sour
A Bm D G D A
What we have we're gonna keep... Always
A Bm D G D A
What we've lost we don't need... Always
A Bm D G D A
What is it that won't let you sleep... Always
D Cadd9 D
D D/E
Be the arrow
Bm G
And the target
D D/E Bm G
Put your head over the parapet
D D/E
Be uncool
Bm G
Yes, be awkward
D D/E
And don't look in the obvious place
Bm G
The soul needs beautiful a soul mate
A Bm D G D A
Get down off your holy cloud... Always
A Bm D G D A
God will not deal with the proud... Always
A Bm D G D A
Well if you dream then dream out loud... Always
A Bm D G D A
Eternally yours... Always
F G
I want you
F
I want you
G
I want you
Bm G7+
Touching the other side
D
I wanted to be in love
D/E A
I wanted to come
A Bm D G D A
You say come to know yourself... Always
A Bm D G D A
Don't find yourself in someone else... Always
A Bm D G D A
And always wear a safety belt... Always
A Bm D G D A
Wait for me I'm running late... Always
A Bm D G D A
This is the moment that we share...For always
A Bm D G D A
Turn each song into a prayer...Always
A Bm D G
Now and forever
D A
For always
D A
For always
D A
For always
D A
For always...
How to play Always
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 B. 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.