I'll Be Alright
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intro: G D C D (x 4)
Verse 1:
Em
If you ever leave me
G D G D
If you ever let me down
Em
If you ever tell me
G D C D
You don't want my love around
Chorus:
G D C
I'll be alright
Am G D
You gave me the best years of my life
C Am G D
And a girl like you is very hard to find
C D G D C D
So everything will be alright
Verse 2: (Tune is modified to F#m)
F#m
People change, I know it
A E D E
It's a most natural thing
F#m
And if you want to show it
A E D E
You don't owe me anything
Chorus:
A E D
I'll be alright
Bm A E D
I had the moments of my life
Bm A E
All I need is a little time to cry
D E A E D E
Then everything will be alright
Bridge:
Gm
Take it easy, baby
Dm
I wouldn't change a thing (anything about it)
Gm
After all, honey
Dm D
I don't regret anything
Solo: A E D E 2x
Chorus:
A E D
I'll be alright
Bm A E D
You gave me the finest things in life
Bm A E
And a love like that is very hard to find
D E A E D
So everything will be alright (I'll be alright)
Bm A E D
You gave me the best years of my life (I'll be alright)
Bm A E
A love like that is very hard to find
D E A E D E
So everything will be alright
A E D E
A E D E
A E D E
A E D E
A E D E
A E D E ...
How to play I'll Be Alright
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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.