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Chords:
Fm6/C:   x33334  or  x30111
Gm11:          333333
[Intro]
F     F/C    F    Dm7 Fm6/C
FOh friends... don't matter if youDm7're Fm6/Ca man For a woman
FIf you're in Dm7love with sFm6/Comebody, thFese are the words that you gottDm7a learn to Fm6/CsayF  
FNow listen carefully
Here it comeDm7s...Fm6/C  F  F/C  F  F7  Fm6/C  Bb  
FI'll be loving yDm7ou aFm6/ClwaysF  F7/A  Bbsus4  
CWith a love that's truDm7e, aClwFaysDm7  Fm6/C  
FWhen the thing you've plannedG7  A  
ANeeds my helping handF#  E  
EI will understand, alwAays, D7alwGaysFm6/C  Dm7  
FDays may not be faiDm7r, aFm6/ClwaysF  
FYeE7ah Ebbut tDhat's when I'll be there, alwGmaysGm/D  Gm  Bb  
BbNot for just an hBbmourF  
FNot for just a G7dayGm  
GmNot for just a CyeGm11ar, aBblwaFys
FI said that I'll be loving yoDm7u, aFm6/ClwaysF  
With a love that's Ctrue, a love that's trDmue, CalwFaysDm7  Fm6/C  
FWhen the thing you've plannedG7  
ANeeds my helping hand
I wEill, I will understand, alwAays, D7alwaGysC  
F      F/C       F       F/C
F      F/C       F       E7   Eb
D      D/A       D       D/A
Gm     Gm/D      Gm      Gm/D
B      Bb/F      Bbm
F      F/C       G7
Gm               C
F
The dFays may not be fair, always
FYeE7ah Ebbut thDat's when I'll be there, alwGmays
BbNot for just a second, or a mBbminute, or an hour
NFot for just a weekend and a shG7ake down in the shower
NGmot for just the summer and the wCinter going sour
But Falways, always, always
F      F/C       F      Dm7   Fm6/C
F      F/C       F      Dm7   Fm6/C
F      F/C       F      Dm7   Fm6/C
FOk if you don't want to quit, let's try it one more time...
F      F/C       F      Dm7   Fm6/C
FI'll be loving yDm7ou, Fm6/CalwaysF  F7/A  Bbsus4  
CWith a love that's tDm7rue, CaFlwaysDm7  Fm6/C  
FWhen the thing you've plannedA  
ANeeds my helping hand
I will understEand, I will, I will understand, AalwD7ays, alwGaysC  
FThe days may not be fair, always... don't worry, baby
That's when DI'll be there, Gmalways
BbNot for just an hBbmour
FNot for just a dG7ay
GmNot for just a yCear, but alwaysF... 

All chords in this song (24)

The story behind the song

Leonard Cohen's work frequently explores themes of faith, mortality, isolation, betrayal, and both romantic and social conflicts. His songs often delve into desire, regret, and loss, presenting a rich emotional landscape. This song, appearing on his 1992 album The Future, fits within his broader artistic world that began in the mid-1960s after a career as a poet and novelist. It plays like a contemplation of enduring presence amidst life's complexities.

AI-written from these sources:Leonard Cohen — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Always

by Leonard Cohen

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Fm6/C

Gm11

F/C

Dm7

F7/A

Bbsus4

Gm/D

Bbm

D/A

Chords:

Fm6/C

: x33334 or x30111

Gm11

: 333333

[Intro]

F F/C F Dm7 Fm6/C

F Dm7 Fm6/C F

Oh friends... don't matter if you're a man or a woman

F Dm7 Fm6/C F Dm7 Fm6/C F

If you're in love with somebody, these are the words that you gotta learn to say

Now listen carefully

Dm7 Fm6/C F F/C F F7 Fm6/C Bb

Here it comes...

F Dm7 Fm6/C F F7/A Bbsus4

I'll be loving you always

C Dm7 C F Dm7 Fm6/C

With a love that's true, always

F G7 A

When the thing you've planned

A F# E

Needs my helping hand

E A D7 G Fm6/C Dm7

I will understand, always, always

F Dm7 Fm6/C F

Days may not be fair, always

F E7 Eb D Gm Gm/D Gm Bb

Yeah but that's when I'll be there, always

Bb Bbm F

Not for just an hour

F G7 Gm

Not for just a day

Gm C Gm11 Bb F

Not for just a year, always

F Dm7 Fm6/C F

I said that I'll be loving you, always

C Dm C F Dm7 Fm6/C

With a love that's true, a love that's true, always

F G7

When the thing you've planned

Needs my helping hand

E A D7 G C

I will, I will understand, always, always

F F/C F F/C

F F/C F E7 Eb

D D/A D D/A

Gm Gm/D Gm Gm/D

B Bb/F Bbm

F F/C G7

Gm C

The days may not be fair, always

F E7 Eb D Gm

Yeah but that's when I'll be there, always

Bb Bbm

Not for just a second, or a minute, or an hour

F G7

Not for just a weekend and a shake down in the shower

Gm C

Not for just the summer and the winter going sour

But always, always, always

F F/C F Dm7 Fm6/C

Ok if you don't want to quit, let's try it one more time...

F F/C F Dm7 Fm6/C

F Dm7 Fm6/C F F7/A Bbsus4

I'll be loving you, always

C Dm7 C F Dm7 Fm6/C

With a love that's true, always

F A

When the thing you've planned

Needs my helping hand

E A D7 G C

I will understand, I will, I will understand, always, always

The days may not be fair, always... don't worry, baby

D Gm

That's when I'll be there, always

Bb Bbm

Not for just an hour

F G7

Not for just a day

Gm C F

Not for just a year, but always...

About Always Chords by Leonard Cohen

Learn how to play Always by Leonard Cohen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Always chords”, “Always guitar chords”, or “Leonard Cohen Always 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 Always chords and for experienced players who want accurate Always lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Fm6/C, Gm11, F, F/C, Dm7, F7.

FAQ — Always by Leonard Cohen

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What key is "Always" in?

The chords for "Always" show the original chord names (including Fm6/C, Gm11, F, F/C, Dm7, F7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.