You And I Alone
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Standard tuning, no capo
chords used: D G Bm A
Verse:
D G D G D
2400 miles away under some old towne Micanopy stars
G D
While in the city of angels one angel lays
G D
I'm dreaming of my lover counting sheep and scars
A Bm G D
It ain't like we're living as lackadaisical Kings
A Bm G D
It ain't like we're all that alone in a world not fit for a queen
A Bm G D A D
Open the gates and lelt the flood carry dirt out
Pre-Chorus
Bm G
For when the last hour dies and your eyes grow tired
D A
And the booze don't work no more
Bm G
And the Bible pages have disintegrated
D A
Found cracks down in the floor
[Refrão] Bm D
It's you and I alone, walking to the sea
Bm D
You and I alone is all I ever need
Bm A
You and I alone is all I ever dream
G
and where I need to be
Verse:
D G D G D
2400 miles away under some Southern California star,
G D
In the city of angels that angel lays
G D
Calling to her lover on an old sand bar
A Bm G D
It ain't like the given time will wait for our fare
A Bm
It ain't like if I don't close my eyes
G D
I'll be cursed if I can't meet you there
A Bm G D A D
Open the gates and let the flood carry dirt out
Pre-Chorus
Bm G
For when the last hour dies and your eyes grow tired
D A
And the booze don't work no more
Bm G
And the Bible pages have disintegrated,
D A
Found cracks down in the floor
[Refrão] Bm D
It's you and I alone, walking to the sea
Bm D
You and I alone is all I ever need
Bm A
You and I alone is all I ever dream
G
and where I need to be
Verse:
D G D
2400 miles away, I'm laid out lonely
G D
Begging for a dream
[Refrão] Bm D
Of you and I alone, walking to the sea
Bm D
You and I alone is all I ever need
Bm A
You and I alone is all I ever dream
G
and where I need to be
How to play You And I Alone
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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.