The Four Tops
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I'll Be There:The Four Tops.
#1 in 1966.
(Capo 7th fret.)
#1.
E F G
Now if you feel that you can't go on,
F G
Because all of your hope is gone.
F G
And your life is filled with much confusion,
F G
Until happiness is just an illusion.
F G
And your world around is crumbling down, darlin...
Chorus:
C
Reach out, come on girl, reach on out for me..
E
reach out, reach out for me.
E Am F E
I'll be there, with a love that will shelter you.
Am F E
I'll be there, with a love that will see you through.
#2.
When you feel lost and about to give up,
Cause your life just ain't good enough.
And your feel the world has grown cold,
And you're drifting out all on your own.
And you need a hand to hold, darlin...
Chorus:
C
Reach out, come on girl, reach on out for me..
E
reach out, reach out for me.
E Am F E
I'll be there, to love and comfort you.
Am F E
And I'll be there to cherish and care for you.
Am F E
I'll be there, to always see you through.
Am F E
I'll be there, to love and comfort you.
#3.
F G
I can tell the way you hang your head,
F G
You're without love and now you're afraid.
F G
And through the tears you look around,
F G
But there's no peace of mind to be found.
F G
You're alone now, no love of your own, but darling...
Chorus:
C
Reach out, come on girl, reach out for me.
E
Reach out, reach out...just look over your shoulder..
E Am F E
I'll be there, to give you all the love you need.
Am F E
And I'll be there, you can always depend on me..
OUTRO:
E Am F E
I'll be there, to always see you through.
E Am F E
I'll be there, to love and comfort you.(Last 2 lines x2)(Fade.)
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How to play The Four Tops
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.