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Band:U2
Song: Always (from b-side Beautiful Day)
Tab by: Headache90 
Here todayD  D/E  
And gone tomBmorrowG  
Crack the bDone, get tD/Eo the mBmarrowG  
To be the bDeeD/E  
And the flBmowerG  
Before the swDeetness tD/Eurns to sBmourG  
AWhat we hBmave we're gDonna kGeep... DAlwAays
AWhat we've lBmost wDe don't nGeed... DAlwAays
AWhat is it Bmthat won't lDet you slGeep... DAlwAays
D          Cadd9  D
Be the DarrowD/E  
And the tBmargetG  
Put your hDead ovD/Eer the pBmarapetG  
Be uncoDolD/E  
Yes, be aBmwkwardG  
And don't look in the Dobvious plD/Eace
The sBmoul needs beGautiful a soul mate
AGet down Bmoff your Dholy clGoud... DAlwAays
AGod will nBmot deal wDith the prGoud... DAlwAays
Well iAf you drBmeam then drDeam out lGoud... DAlwAays
EtAerBmnallDy yGours... DAlwAays
    FI waGnt you
I wFant you
I wGant you
     BmTouching the otG7+her side
I wanted to be in lDove
I wanted to comeD/E  A  
AYou say cBmome to knDow yoursGelf... DAlwAays
Don't fAind yoursBmelf in sDomeone Gelse... DAlwAays
And Aalways weBmar a sDafety bGelt... DAlwAays
AWait for mBme I'm rDunning lGate... DAlwAays
AThis is the mBmoment thDat we shGare...For DalwAays
ATurn each sBmong iDnto a prGayer...DAlwAays
ANow Bmand forDevGer
For DalwAays
For DalwAays
For DalwAays
For DalwAays...

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Always

by U2

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Chords in this song · guitar

D/E

Cadd9

G7+

Band:U2

Song: Always (from b-side Beautiful Day)

Tab by: Headache90

D D/E

Here today

Bm G

And gone tomorrow

D D/E Bm G

Crack the bone, get to the marrow

D D/E

To be the bee

Bm G

And the flower

D D/E Bm G

Before the sweetness turns to sour

A Bm D G D A

What we have we're gonna keep... Always

A Bm D G D A

What we've lost we don't need... Always

A Bm D G D A

What is it that won't let you sleep... Always

D Cadd9 D

D D/E

Be the arrow

Bm G

And the target

D D/E Bm G

Put your head over the parapet

D D/E

Be uncool

Bm G

Yes, be awkward

D D/E

And don't look in the obvious place

Bm G

The soul needs beautiful a soul mate

A Bm D G D A

Get down off your holy cloud... Always

A Bm D G D A

God will not deal with the proud... Always

A Bm D G D A

Well if you dream then dream out loud... Always

A Bm D G D A

Eternally yours... Always

F G

I want you

Bm G7+

Touching the other side

I wanted to be in love

D/E A

I wanted to come

A Bm D G D A

You say come to know yourself... Always

A Bm D G D A

Don't find yourself in someone else... Always

A Bm D G D A

And always wear a safety belt... Always

A Bm D G D A

Wait for me I'm running late... Always

A Bm D G D A

This is the moment that we share...For always

A Bm D G D A

Turn each song into a prayer...Always

A Bm D G

Now and forever

D A

For always

D A

For always

D A

For always

D A

For always...

About Always Chords by U2

Learn how to play Always by U2 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Always chords”, “Always guitar chords”, or “U2 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 D, D/E, Bm, G, A, Cadd9.

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The chords for "Always" show the original chord names (including D, D/E, Bm, G, A, Cadd9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.