Ill Go First
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
* means one strum down
[Intro]
G C G
[Verse 1]
C G C G
He said, girl, there's something I gotta say
Em C D
A gamble, but it's one I've gotta take
C G C G
It's already been so hard to wait
C Em G
And I can't hold it in another day
[Chorus]
C Em
So I'll go first and hold the door
Am C G
Speak my truth so you don't have to be unsure
C Em
It might just be three little words
C D G
But if you're scared, I'll go first
[Verse2]
C G C G
Girl, there's something I gotta ask
Em C G
On one knee with a ring, please, take my hand
C G C G
So I can be the happiest man
Em C G
Cause you're the most precious thing I've ever had
[Chorus]
C Em
And I'll first down the aisle
Am C G
Watch your daddy fight his tears and force a smile
C Em
Anywhere on earth or a smalltown church
Am C G
Either way, I'll go first
C
I'll stand behind you
G
Every day I'll keep you safe and catch your fall
C
And I'll walk beside you
G
Lift you up when you've had enough and times get hard
Am C C*
But when it's all said and done and our final song's near sung
[Bridge]
Em* G*
Sun's going down, fading gold
Am* G*
Watching everything they'd hope for still unfold
D* C* G*
But her grey head knows his mind
C* G*
She says, we're not done yet, my love, but when it's time
[Chorus]
C Em
Just know, I'll go first to meet our maker
Am C G
And I pray I get my way and He lets me take her
C
I can't live this life alone
Em
So when you're ready to go home
Am C G
Let me know and I'll go first
[Outro]
C D Am G C G
You already know, I'll go first
How to play Ill Go First
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.