Just A Word Away
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capo 3
Intro: C
C G/B Gm/Bb A7
Plenty of time to turn out the light,
Dm Fm C
I want to keep this feeling inside, for a little more,
E7 Am Am/G F
It must be a Daddy's pride and joy, a little baby boy,
C G
Is lying in my arms here tonight,
C G/B Gm/Bb A7
Tears in my eyes when I saw you being born,
Dm Fm C
So much emotion, words cannot form, so I'll let it be,
E7 Am Am/G F
Only to say it's you and me, for eternity,
C G
I wish you a wonderful life,
C Am7 F G
And I'm only,
C Am7 F G
I'm only,
C Am7 F
I'm only,
G C Am7 F G
Just a word away,
C G/B Gm/Bb A7
I will be near whenever you call,
Dm Fm C
Pick you up whenever you fall, 'till the day will come,
E7 Am Am/G F
You'll think you're out there on your own, but you're not alone,
C G
Remember that I will be here,
C Am7 F G
And I'm only,
C Am7 F G
I'm only,
C Am7 F
I'm only,
G C Am7 F G
Just a word away,
C G/B Gm/Bb A7 Dm Fm C
E7 Am Am/G F
Your sister Rosanna's fast asleep, so it's time for me,
C G
To whisper I love you, goodnight,
C Am7 F G
And I'm only,
C Am7 F G
I'm only,
C Am7 F
I'm only,
G Am Am/G F
Just a word away,
G C F C G
Just a word away.
C G/B Gm/Bb A7 Dm Fm C
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm,
How to play Just A Word Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.