I Will Be There (ver. 2)
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(Live At Budokan Japan 2016)
A E
When times are hard
F#m D
And friends are few
A E
And you need someone
F#m D
To help you through
A E
Just call my name
F#m D
And I'll come running to your side
A E
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
F#m D
I will be there
I will be there
(Don't be afraid, don't be afraid)
When morning comes
and nothing's changed
And the world outside
Plays the same old game
Bm7 C#m7
Just call on me
D A
And I will ease your lonely heart
A E
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
F#m D
I will be there
I will be there
I will be there
I will be there
(Don't be afraid, don't be afraid)
I will be there, don't be afraid
I will be there, don't be afraid
When morning comes
and nothing's changed
And the world outside
Plays the same old game
When everyone still lets you down
I will be there
When times are hard
And friends are few
And you need someone to help you through
I will be there, don't be afraid
I will be there, don't be afraid
I will be there
How to play I Will Be There (ver. 2)
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 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.