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I saw that this song had no chords and I somehow figured them out so I thought I would share! 
Standard Tuning; No Capo.
EmAlmost got Cwhat I want
AmAlmost found Bmwhat I lost
EmAlmost saved Cyou and myself
AmAlmost won but it Bmdoesn't count
And Emnever doesC  
AmNever doesBm  
EmOne green light
COne more ring of the Amtelephone
EmOne more step
COne more second
AmAnd I almost
BmAlmost
EmAlmost got Cwhat I want
AmAlmost found Bmwhat I lost
EmAlmost saved Cyou and myself
AmAlmost won but it Bmdoesn't count
And Emnever doesC  
AmNever doesBm  
EmOne hello
CJust one kiss before the Amtears comeBm  
EmOne yes
COne chance
And I Amalmost
Almost Bmalmost almost
EmAlmost got Cwhat I want
AmAlmost found Bmwhat I lost
EmAlmost saved Cyou and myself
AmAlmost won but it Bmdoesn't count
And Emnever doesC  
AmNever doesBm  
DOne day one Emyear
5,000 Cweeks
A life of Amgood works and good deeds
EmLet me be let me Cbe closer
AmOr let me be
BmLet me be
Let me be
EmAlmost got Cwhat I want
AmAlmost found Bmwhat I lost
EmAlmost saved Cyou and myself
AmAlmost won but it Bmdoesn't count
And Emnever doesC  
AmNever doesBm  
EmOne good guess
A Cquestion with an answer that AmI knowBm  
EmOne idea
COne grand notion
And I Amalmost
Almost Bmalmost almost
EmAlmost got Cwhat I want
AmAlmost found Bmwhat I lost
EmAlmost saved Cyou and myself
AmAlmost won but it Bmdoesn't count
And Emnever doesC  
AmNever doesBm  
EmNever doesC  
AmNever doesBm  

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Almost" is a song by Tracy Chapman, an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and impactful lyrics. Her self-titled debut album was a commercial success, and she continued to release acclaimed works like Crossroads and New Beginning. When playing "Almost," you're tapping into the world of an artist celebrated for her thoughtful and often poignant musical storytelling.

AI-written from these sources:Tracy Chapman — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Almost

by Tracy Chapman

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Chords in this song · guitar

I saw that this song had no chords and I somehow figured them out so I thought I would share!

Standard Tuning; No Capo.

Em C

Almost got what I want

Am Bm

Almost found what I lost

Em C

Almost saved you and myself

Am Bm

Almost won but it doesn't count

Em C

And never does

Am Bm

Never does

One green light

C Am

One more ring of the telephone

One more step

One more second

And I almost

Almost

Em C

Almost got what I want

Am Bm

Almost found what I lost

Em C

Almost saved you and myself

Am Bm

Almost won but it doesn't count

Em C

And never does

Am Bm

Never does

One hello

C Am Bm

Just one kiss before the tears come

One yes

One chance

And I almost

Almost almost almost

Em C

Almost got what I want

Am Bm

Almost found what I lost

Em C

Almost saved you and myself

Am Bm

Almost won but it doesn't count

Em C

And never does

Am Bm

Never does

D Em

One day one year

5,000 weeks

A life of good works and good deeds

Em C

Let me be let me be closer

Or let me be

Let me be

Em C

Almost got what I want

Am Bm

Almost found what I lost

Em C

Almost saved you and myself

Am Bm

Almost won but it doesn't count

Em C

And never does

Am Bm

Never does

One good guess

C Am Bm

A question with an answer that I know

One idea

One grand notion

And I almost

Almost almost almost

Em C

Almost got what I want

Am Bm

Almost found what I lost

Em C

Almost saved you and myself

Am Bm

Almost won but it doesn't count

Em C

And never does

Am Bm

Never does

Em C

Never does

Am Bm

Never does

About Almost Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play Almost by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Almost chords”, “Almost guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman Almost chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Almost chords and for experienced players who want accurate Almost lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, C, Am, Bm, D, A.

FAQ — Almost by Tracy Chapman

How do I play "Almost" by Tracy Chapman on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Almost" by Tracy Chapman on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Almost" by Tracy Chapman free?

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Can I transpose "Almost" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Almost" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Almost"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Almost" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Almost" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Almost" by Tracy Chapman with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tracy Chapman below.

What key is "Almost" in?

The chords for "Almost" show the original chord names (including Em, C, Am, Bm, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.