Maybe You'll Be There
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Intro: Bm7 F7 E7 A A7M F#7 Bm7 D9 Bm7/5- E7/13- A A7M
A A7M E7 E7/9 E7
Each time I see a crowd of people
F#m F#m/E C#m5-/7 F#7
Just like a fool, I stop and stare
Bm7 F7 E7 A A7M F#7
It's really not the proper thing to do
Bm D9 E7 F7 E7
But maybe you'll be there
A A7M E7 E7/9 E7
I go out walking after midnight
F#m F#m/E C#m5-/7 F#7
Along a lonely thoroughfare
Bm7 F7 E7 A A7M F#7
It's not the time or place to look for you
Bm7 D9 E7 D9 Bm5-/7 A
But maybe you'll be there
Bridge
A Fdim Fdim A6 A
You said your arms would always hold me
F# F#7 Bm Bm7
You said your lips were mine alone to kiss
D9 D7/9 A F#7
Now after all those things you told me
B7 B7/F# F7 E7
How could it end like this
A A7M E7 E7/9 E7
Someday if all my prayers are answered
F#m F#m/E C#m5-/7 F#7
I'll hear a footstep on the stair
Bm7 F7 E7 A A7M F#7
With anxious heart, I'll hurry to the door
Bm D9 E7 F7 E7
And maybe you'll be there
How to play Maybe You'll Be There
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm7. 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.