Rely On Me
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verse 1:
D C G
Sometimes I rock, sometimes I roll.
D C G
Sometimes it's not me in control.
D C Em A
Sometimes I've gotta jump, before I know what's below.
C D G
Sometimes I've gotta drop everything and go.
verse 2:
D C G
Some days are hot, some days are cold
D C G
Some days we're carrying a heavy load.
D C Em A
Some days I'm digging in, and the love may not show.
C D G
Mmm, but I want you too know.
[Refrão]
Em C G
That you can rel----y on me.
Em C G
You can rel----y on me. (Yes you can)
Em C A
You can rel----y on me, for anything.
C G
You can rely, you can rely on me. C C A G
verse 3:
D C G
When your life is hinging on regret.
D C G
Like you made up your mind and then you second guessed it.
D C Em A
There's so much you wanna try, that you haven't tried yet.
C D G
I've got your back through all of it.
[Refrão]
Em C G
You can rel----y on me. (Yes you can)
Em C G
You can rel----y on me. (To understand you)
Em C A
You can rel----y on me, for anything.
C G
You can rely, you can rely on me. C C A G
Bridge:
Em A
It's you who brought me back when I was lost.
Em A
Everything I learned, you taught me.
C G
How to, wise up. And pay a little more attention.
C D
You showed me how to listen. So listen.
Solo:
Em C G
You can rel----y on me. Yes you can.
Em C G Em C G A G C D Em C G C G C G Em C A C D
[Refrão] Em C G
You can rel----y on me. (Yes you can.)
Em C G
You can rel----y on me. (To understand you.)
Em C A
You can rel----y on me, for anything.
C G
You can rely, you can rely on me. C C A G
How to play Rely On Me
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 D. 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.