I will be alright - Gordon Lightfoot

I will be alright

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Intro: G, C, G, D ...
 
G D C G
I'll be alright I'll be alright if I don't have to smile
C Am D
If I don't have to face the morning sunrise for a while
G D C G
I'll get along you know I'll take tomorrow with a grin
C Am D
If I never have to think about her love again
 
C Am D G
And I won't mind if words are spoken
C A D
In empty love songs as long as I don't have to hear
G D C G
I'll be alright if I don't have to face the world again
C Am D G D
And if I never love again I'll be alright
 
solo: G, C, G, D, G, C, G, D, C, D, G, Em, Am, D,
 
G D C G
Last night she gave the final word, she said her last goodbye
C Am D
And disappeared forever in the world outside
G D C G
One kiss and then she took her leave to go I know not where
C Am D
Into the misty shadows of the midnight air
 
C Am D G
But I won't mind if words are spoken
C A D
In empty love songs as long as I don't have to hear
G D C G
I'll be alright if I don't have to face the world again
C Am D G G7
And if I never love again I'll be alright
C Am D G D
And if I never love again I'll be alright
 
solo: G, C, G, D, G, C, G, D, C, D, G, Em, Am, D,

How to play I will be alright

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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.

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