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Against All Odds

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Capo: 1st Fret
[Intro]
  Dm7    D7sus2       Gx2
[Verse 1]
Am7How can I just let you Bm7walk away
Just let you Cleave without a Dm7trace,
When I Fstand here taking G/Fevery breath with Em7you, Amooh.
You're the Dmonly one who Freally knew me at Gsus4all.G  
Am7How can you just walk aBm7way from me,
When all CI can do is watch you Dm7leave,
Cause we've Fshared the laughter Gand the pain,
And Em7even shared the Amtears.
You're the Dmonly one who Freally knew me at Gsus4all.G  
[Chorus]
So take a look at me C/Gnow
Cause there's just an D/Gempty space,
And there's Amnothing left here to Fremind me,
Just the Dmmemory of your Gsus4face.
Oh take a Glook at me C/Gnow
Cause there's just an D/Gempty space,
And you coming Amback to me is aFgainst the odds,
And that's Dmwhat I've got to Gsus4face.G  
[Verse 2]
I Am7wish I could just make you tBm7urn around,
CTurn around and see me Dm7cry,
There's so Fmuch I need to G/Fsay to you,
So Em7many reasons Amwhy.
You're the Dmonly one who Freally knew me at Gsus4all.G  
[Chorus]
So take a look at me C/Gnow
Cause there's just an D/Gempty space,
And there's Amnothing left here to reFmind me,
Just the Dmmemory of your Gsus4face.
Oh take a Glook at me C/Gnow
Cause there's just an D/Gempty space,
But to Amwait for you, well that's Fall I can do,
And that's Dmwhat I've got to Gsus4face.
Take a good Glook at me C/Gnow
Cause I'll still be D/Gstanding here,
And you coming Amback to me is aFgainst all odds,
It's the Dmchance I've got to Gsus4takeG  
[Outro]
  Dm7    D7sus2       Gx2
Take a look at me Dm7now.C  G  F  G  

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The story behind the song

This power ballad captures the raw emotion of a protagonist pleading with an ex-lover. The lyrics express a deep longing for reconciliation, even though the chances seem impossible, acknowledging that trying is still worth the risk. Originally titled "How Can You Just Sit There?", the music for this song was written by Phil Collins during sessions for his debut solo album, but the lyrics were penned specifically for the 1984 film Against All Odds, which it was intended to reflect. Playing this song channels the poignant hope and desperation of a love that refuses to give up.

AI-written from these sources:Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) — Wikipedia ↗Phil Collins — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Against All Odds

by Phil Collins

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dm7

D7sus2

Am7

Bm7

G/F

Em7

Gsus4

C/G

D/G

Capo: 1st Fret

[Intro]

Dm7 D7sus2 G

[Verse 1]

Am7 Bm7

How can I just let you walk away

C Dm7

Just let you leave without a trace,

F G/F Em7 Am

When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh.

Dm F Gsus4 G

You're the only one who really knew me at all.

Am7 Bm7

How can you just walk away from me,

C Dm7

When all I can do is watch you leave,

F G

Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain,

Em7 Am

And even shared the tears.

Dm F Gsus4 G

You're the only one who really knew me at all.

[Chorus]

C/G

So take a look at me now

D/G

Cause there's just an empty space,

Am F

And there's nothing left here to remind me,

Dm Gsus4

Just the memory of your face.

G C/G

Oh take a look at me now

D/G

Cause there's just an empty space,

Am F

And you coming back to me is against the odds,

Dm Gsus4 G

And that's what I've got to face.

[Verse 2]

Am7 Bm7

I wish I could just make you turn around,

C Dm7

Turn around and see me cry,

F G/F

There's so much I need to say to you,

Em7 Am

So many reasons why.

Dm F Gsus4 G

You're the only one who really knew me at all.

[Chorus]

C/G

So take a look at me now

D/G

Cause there's just an empty space,

Am F

And there's nothing left here to remind me,

Dm Gsus4

Just the memory of your face.

G C/G

Oh take a look at me now

D/G

Cause there's just an empty space,

Am F

But to wait for you, well that's all I can do,

Dm Gsus4

And that's what I've got to face.

G C/G

Take a good look at me now

D/G

Cause I'll still be standing here,

Am F

And you coming back to me is against all odds,

Dm Gsus4 G

It's the chance I've got to take

[Outro]

Dm7 D7sus2 G

Dm7 C G F G

Take a look at me now.

About Against All Odds Chords by Phil Collins

Learn how to play Against All Odds by Phil Collins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Against All Odds chords”, “Against All Odds guitar chords”, or “Phil Collins Against All Odds 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 Against All Odds chords and for experienced players who want accurate Against All Odds lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm7, D7sus2, G, Am7, Bm7, C.

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