Right By Your Side
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C Am
Where was I when your tears were falling
C G
Where was I when you needed a friend
F G C
Where was I when your heart was calling
F G C
Do you not remember well I'll tell you then
F G C
You know I remain right by your side
F G C
Push through the rain and into the fire
F
'Cause when I said I loved you
G
Its just what i meant
C Am
So when you asked me where was I when
F G C
Every time I was right by your side
C Am
Where was my love when your heart was bleeding
C G
Was it not enough just to be your man
F G
when you had no feeling
C
where were my hands
F G
you dont remember
C
well i'll tell you then
F G C
You know I remain right by your side
F G C
Push through the rain and into the fire
F
'Cause when I said I loved you
G
Its just what i meant
C Am
So when you asked me where was I when
F G C
Every time I was right by your side
Bm
Well, don't you know
G D
That I give all the best of me
Bm
I've done it all
G A
but you still don't want to see
F G C
that I remain right by your side
F G C
Push through the rain and into the fire
F
'Cause when I said I loved you
G
Its just what i meant
C Am
So when you asked me where was I when
F G C
Every time I was right by your side
Am
Right by your side
F G
Right by your side
C
I was right by your side
How to play Right By Your Side
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 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.