Lonely Alone
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Capo 4
Intro: C G Am Em F C G
N.C. C
I could stop right here
G
Turn this car around
C Em
Walk back through the door
F G
Put my suitcase down
F
Tell you I'm sorry
C G
And things would be alright, I know
C G
But it all comes down to the lesser of two
Am Em
Alone by myself or alone with you
F
And if I have to be lonely
G C
I'd rather be lonely alone
[Refrão] F G
I'd rather miss someone out on this highway
C Dm7 F
Than someone who's sitting just three feet away
G
And I'd rather be fighting some old memories
Dm7 F G
Than to wonder if you ever really loved me
C G
I could keep going on like I have all along
Am Em
Telling myself that there's nothing wrong
F
But if I have to be lonely
G Eb
I'd rather be lonely alone
Instrumental: Gm Cm Gm Eb F C
[Refrão] F G
Oh, I'd rather miss someone out on this highway
C Dm7 F N.C.
Than someone who's sitting just three feet away
C F G
And I'd rather be fighting some old memories
Dm7 F G
Than to wonder if you ever really loved me
C G
I don't know what I'll do, I don't know where I'll go
Am Em
There's a lot I'm not sure of, but one thing I know
F
If I have to be lonely
G C Em Am Em
I'd rather be lonely alone_____
F
Oh, if I have to be lonely
G Eb Cm Dm7 F G C
I'd rather be lonely alone______________
How to play Lonely Alone
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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.