The Alternative Way
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Intro: G11
verse 1
C
Until today I felt kind a happy
nothing special but I was happy
G7
just one look further inside yourself
Em7 G11 C
and you will see what I wanna say
verse 2
C
Though I know it's easy to tell you
and besides I know I don't have to
G7
I found myself a song to sing you
Em G11 C
to be sure you're feeling the same
[Refrão] C9 C7
Never in my life I felt the feeling
F Fmaj7 F6 F
I felt somebody so near
Am7 D7/F#
things that my home town would never
G7 G11
whisper in my ear.
verse 3
C
You know until today I felt kind a happy
nothing special but I was happy
G7
just one look further inside yourself
Em7 G11 C
and you will see what I wanna say
Solo
C’’’|C’’’|C’’’|C’’’|
G’’’|G’’’|Em7’G11’]|C’’’|
[Refrão] C9 C7
Never in my life I felt the feeling
F Fmaj7 F6 F
I felt somebody so near
Am7 D7/F#
things that my home town would never
G7 G11
whisper in my ear.
Bridge
C F C/E A7+5 A7 D
It's been with us, all these years
Dm/F C/G G Dm/F G7 C
But I could only see it through my ears
F C/E A7+5 A7 D
There ain't no need for you to stay
Dm/F C/G G
To feel me within you
Dm/F G7 C C
Every day
Interlude
C11 C |F Am/E Dm F/C|Am7 D7 |G11
verse 4
C
And then I fell back to where I was happy
nothing special but I was happy
G7
until you have made me find myself
Em7 G11 C
and see the alternative way
Solo
C’’’|C’’’|C’’’|C’’’|
G’’’|G’’’|Em7’G11’|C’’’|
How to play The Alternative Way
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 G11. 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.