Someone To Be Around
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Intro: A, C#m, B
Verse
A C#m B
I've spent my last ounce of hope,
A C#m B
I've got nothing to show for a while now,
A C#m
But if you throw me a rope,
B
I might be able to cope with the down and out
A C#m B
Wish I could float, the water's up to my throat
A C#m B
And the calls to my friends they are drowning out,
A C#m B
Last time we spoke I said I needed you most
A C#m B
I just need someone to be around
[Refrão]
A C#m B
Oh, someone to be around
A C#m B
Oh, someone to be around
Verse
A C#m
My legs start to shiver,
B
My soul starts to quiver
A C#m B
I think of the last time you spoke to me
A C#m B
You said everything has a meaning,
A C#m B
Oh everything happens for a reason
A C#m B
But when someone's alone the words aren't that strong
A C#m B
And I just long for someone to be around
[Refrão]
A C#m B
Oh, someone to be around
A C#m B
Oh, someone to be around
A C#m B
Oh, someone to be around
A C#m B
Ooh yeah
Verse
A C#m
See my head is all clouded
B
From thinking about it
A C#m
I'm trying to find my peace of mind
B
But there's no way around it,
A C#m
And you just compound it
B
By saying that I'm just a waste of time
A C#m
I said maybe I know this,
B
But choose not to show it
A C#m
I hope I am able to work it out
B A C#m B
But now I will struggle with all of my troubles
A C#m B
And I need someone to be around
[Refrão]
A C#m B
Oh, someone to be around
A C#m B
Ooh, someone to be around
A C#m B
Oh, someone to be around
A C#m B
Ooh, someone to be around
A C#m B
Oh, someone to be around, yeah
A C#m B
Ooh, someone to be around, yeah
A C#m B
Oh, someone to be around, yeah
A C#m B
Ooh, someone to be around
A, C#m, B
How to play Someone To Be Around
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.