Will You Marry Me
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ALABAMA LYRICS
Will You Marry Me (Alabama with Jann Arden)
Tabbed by Jeremy Bender
(Jeffrey Steele/Al Anderson)
Capo 2 Intro: E C#m7 C#m A B
E C#m7 C#m
I come here today, I'm kind of nervous
A B
You know how words get in my way
E C#m7 C#m
It should come easy, I've been rehearsing
A B C#m B
I don't know why I'm so afraid, to say
E
Will you marry me
E
Put our love and life together
C#m
Will you stay with me
C#m
For always and forever
A
On bended knee, would you take this ring
E B
Will you marry me, please
E E, C#m7, C#m, B
Will you marry me
(repeats for the other verses)
To be with you is what I live for
But at this moment I confess
Though I love you, God knows I love you
Deep down inside I'm scared to death, say yes
Will you marry me
Put our love and life together
Will you stay with me
For always and forever
On bended knee, would you take this ring
Will you marry me, please
Will you marry me
A
On bended knee (echo)On bended knee
A
Would you take this ring (echo)I will take your ring
E B
Will you marry me, please
E
Will you marry me
Outro: E, C#m7, C#m, B, E
How to play Will You Marry Me
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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.