You Were There
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C F
You were there - in every thing I knew,
C Am G
From the moment - I began
C F
Always there - in every way I grew
C Am G
Saved me falling - held my hand
F C
You were shelter from the storm
Dm C
The shadows fade away
F
All cares pass away
G Am F G Em
As hour by hour and day by day
F C
Your love lightens up the sky
Am G
As it shines across the night,
Am F G Em
Ave Regina, coelorum decora,
F C Am G
Virgo gloriosa Ave
Am G C Am
And when the end of day is come
Dm G C
Stay with me through the dark and bring me home
Am C F C Dm C Am G
Am C F C Dm C Am G
C F
You are there - whichever way I go,
C Am G
Keep me safely - night and day
C F
Always there - whenever Iâ??m alone,
C Am G
Hear me calling - show the way
F C
You were shelter from the storm
Dm C
The shadows fade away
F
All cares pass away
G Am F G Em
As hour by hour and day by day
F C
Your love lightens up the sky
Am G
As it shines across the night,
Am F G Em
Ave Regina, coelorum decora,
F C Am G
Virgo gloriosa Ave
Am G C Am
And when the end of day is come
Dm G C Am
Stay with me through the dark and bring me home
Dm G C
Stay with me through the dark and bring me home
How to play You Were There
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.