I Will Be There - Eric Clapton

I Will Be There

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Intro
 
A E F#m D (x2)
 
verse 1
 
A E F#m D
When times are hard and friends are few
A E F#m D
And you need someone to help you through
D Bm E A
Just call my name and I will come running to your side
E F#m
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
 
[Refrão]D A
I will be there
E F#m
I will be there
D A
I will be there
E F#m D
I will be there
 
verse 2
 
A E F#m D
When morning comes and nothing's changed
A E F#m D
And the world outside plays the same old game
D Bm E A
Just call on me and I will ease your lonely heart
E F#m
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
 
[Refrão]D A
I will be there (When you are lost, lost in the night)
E F#m
I will be there (Nowhere to turn)
D A
I will be there (Don't be afraid, don't be afraid)
E F#m
I will be there (Don't be afraid)
D A
I will be there (When everyone that you believe)
E F#m
I will be there (still lets you down)
D A
I will be there (Don't be afraid, don't be afraid)
E F#m D
Will be there (Don't be afraid)
 
Instrumental solo
 
A E F#m D (x2)
 
Bridge
 
D Bm E A
Just call my name and I will come running to your side
E F#m
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
 
[Refrão]D A
I will be there (When you are lost, lost in the night)
E F#m
I will be there (Nowhere to turn)
D A
I will be there (Don't be afraid, don't be afraid)
E F#m
I will be there (Don't be afraid)
D A
I will be there (When everyone that you believe)
E F#m
I will be there (Still lets you down)
D A
I will be there (Don't be afraid, don't be afraid)
E F#m D
Will be there (Don't be afraid)
 
Solo
 
A E F#m D (x4)
 
Outro
 
A E
When you are lost, lost in the night
F#m D
Nowhere to turn
A E F#m
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
D A
Don't be afraid

How to play I Will Be There

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is A. 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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