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Heaven Beside You

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Tuning 1/2 Step Down
pm = Palm Mute
[Intro]
* Bend up and back down
eb|---E-------------Asus4----------------G5-----------|
Bb|-------------------------------------------|
Gb|-------------------------------------------|
Db|---------5*-----------0----------------0---|
Ab|-------------7-----7-----7---------5-------|
Eb|---0------------5-----------5---3----------|
[Chorus] Chords
ebAadd9|-0-------G60-----Cmaj7--0-----Badd11--0----|
Bb|-0-------0-------0-------0----|
Gb|-6-------4-------9-------8----|
Db|-7-------5-------10------9----|
Ab|-7-------5-------10------9----|
Eb|-5-------3-------8-------7----|
OR
eb|-A0-------G3-------C0-------B-----|
Bb|-2-------3-------1-------4----|
Gb|-2-------0-------0-------4----|
Db|-2-------0-------2-------4----|
Ab|-0-------2-------3-------2----|
Eb|---------3--------------------|
[Bridge Part 1]
eb|--G#maj7----------------A7----------------Bb6----------------Baug-----------------|
Bb|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
Gb|------0-------0-------0-------0-------0-------0-------0-------0----|
Db|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--3-3---3-3-3---3-4-4---4-4-4---4-5-5---5-5-5---5-6-6---6-6-6---6--|
Eb|--4-4---4-4-4---4-5-5---5-5-5---5-6-6---6-6-6---6-7-7---7-7-7---7--|
So there's problems in your life, that's fucked up, and I'm not blind
[Bridge Part 2]
* Bend up and back down
eb|---Em------------G-------------F#aug------------|
Bb|----------------------------------------|
Gb|---0------------------------------------|
Db|---2--2------------0pm----------0pm-----|
Ab|---2-----1*------2pm----------1pm--1pm--|
Eb|-0-0-----------3pm----------2pm---------|
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[Intro]
| E| Asus4   G5| (x8)
[Verse]
Be what you Ewanna beAsus4  G5  
See what you Ecame to seeAsus4  G5  
Been what you Ewanna beAsus4  G5  
I don't like Ewhat I seeAsus4  G5  
[Chorus]
Aadd9Like the G6coldest winter Cmaj7chill
Heaven beBadd11side you... Hell within
Aadd9Like the G6coldest winter Cmaj7chill
Heaven beBadd11side you... Hell within
Aadd9Like the G6coldest winter Cmaj7will
Heaven beBadd11side you... Hell within
Aadd9And you G6think you have it sCmaj7till, heaven inBadd11side you
[Bridge Part 1]
G#maj7So there's A7problems in your lifBb6e, that's fucked upBaug, and I'm not blind
G#maj7I'm just see A7through faded, Bb6super jaded, and Baugout of my mind
[Bridge Part 2]
| Em| G   F#aug| (x4)
| E| Asus4   G5| (x4)
[Verse]
Do what you Ewanna doAsus4  G5  
Go out and Eseek your truthAsus4  G5  
When I'm Edown and blueAsus4  G5  
Rather be Eme than youAsus4  G5  
[Chorus]
Aadd9Like the G6coldest winter Cmaj7chill
Heaven beBadd11side you... Hell within
Aadd9Like the G6coldest winter Cmaj7chill
Heaven beBadd11side you... Hell within
Aadd9Like the G6coldest winter Cmaj7will
Heaven beBadd11side you... Hell within
Aadd9And you G6wish you had it sCmaj7till, heaven inBadd11side you
[Bridge Part 1]
G#maj7So there's A7problems in your lifBb6e, that's fucked upBaug, and I'm not blind
G#maj7just see A7through faded, Bb6super jaded, and Baugout of my mind
[Solo]
| Em| G   F#aug| (x8)
[Chorus]
Aadd9Like the G6coldest winter Cmaj7chill
Heaven beBadd11side you... Hell within
Aadd9Like the G6coldest winter Cmaj7chill
Heaven beBadd11side you... Hell within
Aadd9Like the G6coldest winter Cmaj7will
Heaven beBadd11side you... Hell within
Aadd9And you G6know you have it sCmaj7till, heaven inBadd11side you
[Bridge Part 1]
G#maj7So there's A7problems in your lifBb6e, that's fucked upBaug, but you're not blind
G#maj7You're just see A7through faded, Bb6overrated and Baugout of your mind
[Bridge Part 2]
| Em| G   F#aug| (x4)
| Em  
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The story behind the song

This song delves into the aftermath of a broken relationship, penned by Jerry Cantrell about his struggles with faithfulness to his girlfriend of seven years. It captures the raw emotion of regret and the pain of losing someone described as "the most beautiful girl I've ever seen." The mid-tempo composition of this track, from the 1995 album Alice in Chains, offers a contrast to the band's heavier sound, allowing the lyrical introspection to shine through. Cantrell sings lead vocals, with Layne Staley providing harmonies during the chorus, adding depth to the song's poignant narrative. At its heart, it plays like a confessional, exploring personal failings and the profound impact of love lost.

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