Were All Alone
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Intro (piano arr. for guitar):
G Am7 Gsus4/B Am7
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Verse 1:
G B7sus4 B7 Em
Outside the rain begins
G7 C
And it may never end
G/B Bbdim7 Am7
So cry no more, on the shore a dream
D7 D7/C Bm7 Em7
Will take us out to sea
Am7 Am7/D
Forevermore, forevermore
Verse 2:
Close your eyes and dream
And you can be with me
'Neath the waves, through the cave of hours
Long forgotten now
We're all alone, we're all alone
Chorus 1:
G Am G/B
Close the window, calm the light
B7 Em
And it will be all right
G7 C
No need to bother now
G/B Bbdim7 Am7
Let it out, let it all begin
D7sus4 D7 G
Learn how to pretend
[repeat intro]
Verse 3:
Once a story's told
It can't help but grow old
Roses do, lovers too, so cast
Your seasons to the wind
And hold me dear, oh, hold me dear
Chorus 2:
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
D7 D7/C Bm7 Em7
All's forgotten now
Am7 Am7/D
We're all alone, all alone
Chorus 3 (chords as per chorus 2):
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
Owe it to the wind, my love
Oh, hold me dear
Chorus 4 (chords as per chorus 2):
(first four lines instrumental)
All's forgotten now, my love,
We're all alone, we're all alone
Coda (piano arr. for guitar):
G Am7 Gsus4/B C F G
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-- another ace 70's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Were All Alone
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 G. 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.