When Will I Be Alright
View chords used in this chart
Intro D G D
Bm F#m G
D G D
A G D
[Verso 1]
D G D
Oh, I've been up all night
Bm F#m G
Thinkin' 'bout dy--in'
D G D
I've just been wastin' time
A G D A G D
When will I be alright?
D G D
God is not on my side
Bm F#m G
But God knows I'm try-in'
D G D
I need to be fine
A G D
When will I be alright?
G D
Listen to my heart beatin'
Bm A
Why is that this hard to feel it?
G D
Losin' hope and all reason
D A G D A G D
When will I be alright?
[Verso 2]
D G D
I have lived a rough life
Bm F#m G
Constantly fightin'
D G D
Cheeks bruised and knuckles wiped
A G D
When will I be alright?
G D
Hold my breath to stop breathin'
Bm A
Love, I used to know the meanin'
G D
I'd wake up if I was dreamin'
D A G D A G D
But when will I be alright?
( D G D )
( Bm F#m G )
( D G D )
( A G D )
D G D
I saw, now I am blind
Bm F#m G
To all the seasons
D G D
I see a fadin' light
A G D
When will I be alright?
G D
Listen to my heart beatin'
Bm A
Why is thеre this empty feelin'?
G D
Losin' hope and all rеason
D A G D
When will I be alright?
G D
I tried my best to stop believin'
Bm A
I wonder about the arms she's in
G D
This is it, the end is nearin'
D A G D
When will I be alright?
Final D A G D
How to play When Will I Be Alright
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.