It's Alright Now
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Capo 1
Intro: | E4
e:--5---5---5---5-2-0---0---0-2-0-2-| | |-5-|
b:--3---3---3---3---2---2---2---2---| | |-5-| you can try
G:--4---4---4---4---2---2---2---2---| | |-4-| this voicing of
D:----------------------------------| | |-2-| E4, fits better i.m.O.
A:----------------------------------| | |---|
E:----------------------------------| | |---|
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
G Em F#m Cm A Bm
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
G Em F#m Cm A Bm
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
G Em F#m Bm (if the Em F#m are too fast for you, skip them)
Let me be your fortress
A Bm
One word then all of this
G Em F#m Bm
If I pushed it all to the back
A Bm
Would you run home just like that?
G Em Gm Bm
If you’re not there today
A Bm
It’s alright now, I can't wait
G Em F#m Bm
You cannot think of the cost
A Bm
Burnt up like the day we lost
E4 D
If only you could you see mine
A A4 A
running out dry
Bm A G
Some of these feelings never died
E4 D
I step onto your side
A A4 A
You never did see mine
Bm A G
Tell me are you sleeping still tonight
G Em F#m Bm
Is this the one is this the one
A Bm
Is this the place where it all stems from
G Em F#m Bm
Where it had every right to become
A Bm
Step away step away stay numb
G Em F#m Bm
'Cause you weren’t there today
A Bm
It’s alright now, I can wait
G Em F#m Bm
We cannot think of the cost
A Bm
Burnt up like the days we lost
E4 D
If only you could you see mine
A A4 A
running out dry
Bm A G
Some of these feelings never died
E4 D
I step onto your side
A A4 A
You never did see mine
Bm A G
Tell me are you sleeping still tonight
Em F#m A F#m
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
Em F#m G
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
Em F#m A F#m
Made a plan to be someone, mess it up when the moment comes
Em A G
Step away step away stay numb, It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
Em F#m A F#m
Made a plan to be someone, mess it up when the moment comes
Em A G
Step away step away stay numb, It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
Em F#m A F#m
Made a plan to be someone, mess it up when the moment comes
Em A G
Step away step away stay numb, It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
Em F#m A F#m
Made a plan to be someone, mess it up when the moment comes
Em A G
Step away step away stay numb, It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
How to play It's Alright Now
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 E4. 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.