I'll Be There For You
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Intro
A G
So no one told you life was gonna be this way
A C#m
Your jobs a joke your broke, your love lifes d.o.a
G Bm A
Its like your always stuck in second gear
G D E
When it hasent been your day your week or month or even your year
A D E G
(but)i'll be there for you(when the rain starts to pour)
A D E G
I'll be there for you(like i've been there before)
A D E G A
I'll be there for you('cause your there for me too)
A G
You're still in bed at ten & work began at 8
A C#m
You've burned your breakfast so far this are going great
G Bm A
Your mother warned you there'd be days like these
G D E
But she didn't tell you when the world has brought you down to your knees
A D E G
(but)i'll be there for you(when the rain starts to pour)
A D E G
I'll be there for you(like i've been there before)
A D E G A
I'll be there for you('cause your there for me too)
D
No one could ever know me
D
No one could ever see me
F#m
Sometimes the only one who knows what it's like to be me
Bm
Someone to face the day with
Bm/A
Make it through all the mess with
G
Some one i'll always laugh with
E D E F#m
Even under the worst i'm best with you
( D E A D E F#m D E A D E )
G Bm A
Its like your always stuck in second gear
G D E
When it has'nt been your day your week or month or even your year
A D E G
(but)i'll be there for you(when the rain starts to pour)
A D E G
I'll be there for you(like i've been there before)
A D E G A
I'll be there for you('cause your there for me too)
A D E
I'll be there for you
A D E
I'll be there for you
A D E
I'll be there for you
A D E
I'll be there for you
A D E
I'll be there for you
A D E G A
I'll be there for you('cause your there for me too)
How to play I'll Be There For You
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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.