Everything But You
View chords used in this chart
tuning: half step down
with a 3:4 beat
C Am E
You said you'd wait at night for me,
C Am E
Near where the swings have always been.
F G
I left my house and made no sound,
C Am
Not a soul was all around.
F G
Soon I saw the streetlights glow,
C Am
Ran towards to say hello,
F G
Everything was in my view,
E7 A7 Dm
Everything and everything but you.
G Dm
Oh, but you
G Dm
Oh, but you
G G# G
Oh, but you
C Am E
I took a left and stole a right
C Am E
Counted my steps on that dark night.
F G
I knew you must be somewhere near
C Am
You'd said you'd meet me here.
F G
Maybe you had lost your way
C Am
In the shadows blue and grey.
F G
Everything was clear and true,
E7 A7 Dm
Everything and everything but you.
G Dm
Oh, but you
G Dm
Oh, but you
G G# G
Oh, but you
C Am E
What could I do? I still had faith.
C Am E
I saw my clock's dishevelled face.
F G
But hours passed and still no sign,
C Am
Days and nights and Summertimes.
F G
I am old but have no fear,
C Am
You said you would meet me here.
F G
Everything is clear and true,
E7 A7 Dm
Everything and everything but you.
G Dm
Oh, but you
G Dm
Oh, but you
G G# G C
Oh, but you
How to play Everything But You
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 C. 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.