I'll Be Okay
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[Intro: ]A
A D
It's time to let you go
A
It's time to say goodbye
D
There's no more excuses
A
No more tears to cry
Bm
There's been so many changes
A
I was so confused
D
All along you were the one
A
All the time I never knew
Bm A
I want you to be happy
You're my best friend
A Bm
But it's so hard to let you go now
A
All that could have been
Bm
I'll always have the memories
A
She'll always have you
Bm
Fate has a way of changing
A
Just when you don't want it to
Chorus:
A Bm A
Throw away the chains
Bm A
Let love fly away
Bm A D
Till love comes again
A Bm A
I'll be okay
A Bm
Life passes so quickly
A
You gotta take the time
Bm
Or you'll miss what really matters
A
You'll miss all the signs
Bm
I've spent my life searching
A
For what was always there
Bm
Sometimes it will be too late
A
Sometimes it won't be fair
Repeat Chorus
A Bm
I won't give up
A
I won't give in
Bm A Bm
I can't recreate what just might have been
A Bm
I know that my heart will find love again
A
Now is the time to begin
Repeat Chorus
A D A
I'll be okay
D A
I'll be okay
Bm A
I can't hold on forever baby
Bm A
I can't hold on forever baby
Bm A
I can't hold on forever baby
Bm A
I'll be okay
How to play I'll Be Okay
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.