I'll Be There
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INSTRUMENTAL INTRO : (PLAY OVER THE FOLLOWING)
D
There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
A D
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side.
VERSE / VOCALS
D
There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
A
I never have seen.... a river that's too wide
D
There ain't no jail.... tight enough to lock me
Ain't no man... big enough to stop me
A D
I'll be there ...if you ever want me by your side.
CHORUS / VOCALS
A D
So love me,..... if you're ever gonna love me
A
I never have seen.... a road too rough to ride
D
There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
A D
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side.
INSTRUMENTAL (PLAY OVER THE FOLLOWING)
D
There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
A D
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side.
VERSE / VOCALS
D
There ain't no rope stout enough to bind me
Look for me, honey, you will find me
A
Any old time... you're ready with your charms
D
I'll be there ready and a-waitin'
There won't be any hesitatin'
A D
I'll be here... if you ever want me in your arms.
REPEAT CHORUS / VOCALS
A D
So love me,..... if you're ever gonna love me
A
I never have seen.... a road too rough to ride
D
I'll be there ready and a-waitin'
There won't be any hesitatin'
A D
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side.
TAGG
D A D
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side.
How to play I'll Be There
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.