I Stand Alone
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C Dm
I know the sound of each rock and stone
F C
I embrace what others fear
C Dm
You are not to roam in this forgotten place
F C
Just the likes of me welcome here
Am C
Everything breathes
G Em
And I know each breathe
F C G
More than enough for this man
C Dm
Like every tree stands on it's own
G C
Reaching for the sky I stand alone
Em F
I share my world with no one else
G C
All by myself, I stand alone
C Dm
Deep in the darkness my heart still sees
F C
Everything I'll never need
C Dm
Behind these eyes I go everywhere
F C
There's no need for sympathy
Am C
Everything breathes
G Em
And I know each breathe
F C G
In my world there's no comprise
C# D#m
Like every tree stands on it's own
G# C#
Oh, reaching for the sky I stand alone
Fm F#
I share my world with no one else
G#
All by myself
F# G#
Still I will remember
F# C#
Still I run with you, yeah
D#m C#
And when it's time for you to go
E
Take me in your heart
C Dm
Like every tree stands on it's own
G C
Oh, reaching for the sky I stand alone
Em F
I share my world with no one else
G C
All by myself, I stand alone
G F
All by myself... All by myself
C
I stand alone
How to play I Stand Alone
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.