Just Reach Out
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[INTRO: ]{ G D/F# C/E Em D/F# }
G D/F#
SOMETIMES THE NIGHT SEEMS TO GO ON FOR DAYS
C/E Em D/F#
WHEN IT'S HARD TO SEE THE LIGHT THROUGH THE DARKNESS AND THE HAZE
G D/F#
WHILE THE WORLD AROUND YOU - MAKES YOU FEEL OUT OF PLACE
C/E D
AND THE BURDENS THAT YOU CARRY - ARE JUST TOO HARD TO FACE
Em C9 G G4 G Em C9
JUST REACH OUT AND HE'LL REACH IN - TAKE YOUR BROKEN HEART
D4 D Em C9
AND MAKE IT WHOLE AGAIN - IT DON'T MATTER WHO YOU ARE
G G4 G Am D G D/F# C/E Em D/F#
OR WHERE YOU BEEN - JUST REACH OUT AND HE'LL REACH IN
G D/F#
STANDING IN A CROWD BUT STILL ALL ALONE
C/E Em D/F#
CRYING OUT FOR ANSWERS THAT NOBODY KNOWS
G D/F#
EVERYBODY'S BUSY LOOKING OUT FOR THEMSELVES
C/E D
IS THERE ANYONE WHO REALLY CARES ABOUT ANYONE ELSE
Em C9 G G4 G Em C9
JUST REACH OUT AND HE'LL REACH IN - TAKE YOUR BROKEN HEART
D4 D Em C9
AND MAKE IT WHOLE AGAIN - IT DON'T MATTER WHO YOU ARE
G G4 G Am D G
OR WHERE YOU BEEN - JUST REACH OUT AND HE'LL REACH IN
F C G
YOU SAY YOU'VE WALKED - TEN THOUSAND STEPS AWAY
F C G
BUT DON'T YOU KNOW THAT IT'S - ONLY ONE STEP BACK
F C G
BECAUSE THE ONE WHO HEARS YOU WHEN YOU PRAY
F D
IS THE ONE WHO'S THERE BESIDE YOU - AND HE'LL NEVER WALK AWAY
Em C9 G G4 G Em C9
JUST REACH OUT AND HE'LL REACH IN - TAKE YOUR BROKEN HEART
D4 D Em C9
AND MAKE IT WHOLE AGAIN - IT DON'T MATTER WHO YOU ARE
G G4 G Am D G
OR WHERE YOU BEEN - JUST REACH OUT AND HE'LL REACH IN
Gm Eb9 Bb Bb4 Bb Gm Eb9
JUST REACH OUT AND HE'LL REACH IN - TAKE YOUR BROKEN HEART
F4 F Gm Eb9
AND MAKE IT WHOLE AGAIN - IT DON'T MATTER WHO YOU ARE
Bb Bb4 Bb Cm F Bb
OR WHERE YOU BEEN - JUST REACH OUT AND HE'LL REACH IN
FINAL : { Bb F/A Eb/G Gm F/A }
How to play Just Reach Out
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 G. 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.