I Will Be Here - Steve Curtis Chapman

I Will Be Here

View chords used in this chart
Intro: D - G 2x
 
D A
Tomorrow morning
 
G D
If you wake up
 
Bm A G
And the sun does not appear
 
G A D
I---- I will be here
 
D A
If in the dark
 
G D
We lose sight of love
 
Bm A G
Hold my hand and have no fear
 
G A D - F#
'Cause I---- I will be here
 
Bm
I will be here
 
E7 A
When you feel like bein' quiet
 
F#m
When you need
 
G-D/F#-Em7
To speak your mind, I will listen
 
F# Bm
And I will be here
 
E7 A
When the laughter turns to cryin'
 
F#m
Through the winnin', losin' and tryin'
 
G-D/F#-Em7 A
We'll be together, 'cause I will be here
 
D-G (2x)
 
D A
Tomorrow mornin'
 
G D
If you wake up
 
Bm A G
And the future is unclear
 
G A D G
I---- I will be here (yeah)
 
D A
Just as sure as seasons
 
G D
Are made for change
 
Bm A G
Our lifetimes are made for years
 
G A D - F#
So I---- I will be here
 
Bm
I will be here
 
E7 A
So you can cry on my shoulder
 
F#m
When the mirror
 
G -D/F#- Em7
Tells us we're older I will hold you
 
F# Bm
And I will be here
 
E7 A
To watch you grow in beauty
 
F#m
And tell you all the things
 
G -D/F# -Em7 F#
You are to me, I will be here hmm
 
Bm E7
I will be true
 
A D
To the promise I have made
 
G -D/F# -Em7
To you and to the one
 
GM7- A G-A7
Who gave you to me
 
(Instrumental stanza chords)
D-A-G-D
Bm-A-G
 
G A D
I---- I will be here
 
G D A
And just as sure as seasons
 
G D
Are made for change
 
Bm A G
Our lifetimes are made for years
 
G A -Am D
So I ------ I will be here
 
G A
We'll be together
 
I will be here
 
(Intro chords) D - G (2x) D

How to play I Will Be Here

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 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.

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