I'll Step Aside
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G G7 C
I'll step a-side for you if you don't want me
D G
I'll step a-side for you if you don't care
G7 C
I'm not the one to cling to a broken promise
G D G
I'll step a-side for someone else some-where
C G
I'll step a-side for you if you don't want me
A D
I'll step a-side for you and you a-lone
G G7 C
And when I'm gone, please promise you'll re-member
G D G
That I was once your darlin' all your own
{solo}
Before you go please answer this last question
As you gaze into my tear-dimmed eyes
Can it be true you never cared about me
And all those words I treasured were just lies
I'll step aside for you if you don't want me
I'll step aside for you and you alone
And when I'm gone please promise you'll remember
That I was once your darlin' all your own
How to play I'll Step Aside
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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.