By My Side
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[Intro: ]G D Em G Em A (2x)
Bm D
In the dark of night
Bm D
Those small hours
Em
Uncertain and anxious
F#7 Bm Intro: G D Em A (1x)
I need to call you
Bm D
Rooms full os strangers
Bm D
Some call me friend
Em
But I wish you were
F#7 Bm
So close to me
D
In the dark of night
Bm D
Those small hours
Em
I drift away
F#7 Bm
When I`m with you
In the dark of night
D G
By my side
D
In the dark of night
G
By my side
Bm G
I wish you were
A
I wish you were
Bm D
Here comes the clown
Bm D
His face is a wall
Em
No window
F#7 Bm
No air at all
D
In the dark of night
Bm D
Those faces they haunt me
Em
But I wish you were
F#7 Bm A
So close to me
In the dark of night
D G
By my side
D
In the dark of night
G
By my side
Bm G
I wish you were
A
I wish you were
In the dark of night
D G
By my side
D
In the dark of night
G
By my side
Bm G
I wish you were
A
I wish you were
In the dark of night
D G
By my side
D
In the dark of night
G
By my side
Bm G
I wish you were
A
I wish you were
Bm D
In the dark of night
Bm D
Those faces they haunt me
Em
And I wish you were
F#7 Bm
So close to me
Em
Yes, I wish you were
F#7 Bm
By my side
How to play By My Side
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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.