You're Alright
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G (strum once, let ring)
I've been trying to try to work it out, I can't do it
G
I've been trying to try to work it out, I can't do it
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
You've been sleeping in 'cause you know no better
Em
And whether you care for those you once adored,
Bm C
As they queue outside your bedroom door.
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
I've not seen you this down, since you came around at Christmas
Em
I witnessed a fall from grace
Bm C
From the brightest to the darkest place
Em Cadd9
And you said it was the last time, love
G D
I know it kills that you're not someone else
Em Cadd9
But you said it was the last time, love
G/F#
G Cadd9
(Wait) Tell me you're not good enough
G Cadd9
(Stay) Tell me you're still giving up
Em
(Shame) When you're all I'm thinking of
Bm C
You're alright love, you're alright
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
If I'd a way with words, I'd write away the hurt
Em
Instead I lie dormant at your beside
Bm C
Without any words to ease your mind
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
I've not felt this useless, how can I get you through this?
Em
Oh if lives we're for the taking
Bm C
I'd give you mine without hesitating
Em Cadd9
And you said it was the last time, love
G D
I know it kills that you're not someone else
Em Cadd9
But you said it was the last time, love
G/F#
G Cadd9
(Wait) Tell me you're not good enough
G Cadd9
(Stay) Tell me you're still giving up
Em
(Shame) When you're all I'm thinking of
Bm C
You're alright love, you're alright x2
G
I've been trying to work it out, I can't do it x4
G
I've been trying to work it out, I can't do it
G
I've been trying to work it out, I can't do it
Em
I've been trying to work it out, I can't do it
Em Cadd9 (?) G/F#
I've been trying to work it out, I can't do it
G Cadd9
(Wait) Tell me you're not good enough
G Cadd9
(Stay) Tell me you're still giving up
Em
(Shame) When you're all I'm thinking of
Bm C
You're alright love, you're alright
G
I've been trying to work it out, I can't do it x2
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How to play You're Alright
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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.