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Always

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[Verse 1]
C
Well, Let me paint you a picture
D
Introduce some non-fiction
Em                              G
And you can watch how the truth unfolds
C
And I will wait 'til the morning
D
And you can tell me how nightmares
Em
How they don't visit you in your dreams
                  G     Bm
And as you walk out the door
                             C
You will tell me that I'm right
       D                    Em
And I will ask you, "just what for?"
                          G  Bm
And you will tell me that tonight
                              C
That I'm the one to keep you warm
                             D
And I will look at you and smile
[Chorus 1]
                               G      Bm
And you will tell me that I'm everything
C
That you wanted, 
D
That you needed,
G      Bm
Everything
C
That you wanted, 
D
That you needed, 
Am
And you don't want me to go away
C
Baby, I'm here to stay
G Bm  C
Always
G Bm
Always
[Verse 2]
C
And your friends can go to Hell
D
If when your back's turned,
Em
They twist the knife, 
The lessons learned,
G                    Bm
No need to hold the burden of those
C                   D
Glances over your shoulder
Em
Don't you let them make you feel like you're worthless
G                       Bm
You're worth more than anyone
C
That I have ever met before
D                           Em
And when I watch you I'm in awe
                  G
And I am here to reassure
Bm                            C
That I'm the one to keep you warm
                             D
And I will look at your and smile
[Chorus 2]
                                G        Bm
And I will tell you that you're everything
C
That I wanted, 
That I needed,
G      Bm
Everything
C
That I wanted, 
That I needed, 
Am
And I don't want you to go away
C
Baby, I hope that you'll stay
G Bm
Always
C
I hope that you'll stay
G Bm
Always
C
But I hope you'll stay
G   Bm
Always
C
And I hope you'll stay
G    Bm
Always
[Bridge]
C
Darling, you are safe
                 D
No need to run away
G                 Bm
I'll protect you I swear
C         Em
Every single day
                        C
I made a promise I won't break
            D
That I will love you everyday
G                Bm
With every piece of my soul
Em
Every inch of my heart
C
And I will not forget that
D
I will not forget that
[Outro]
                       G    Bm
Oh my darling, you are everything
C
That I wanted,
That I needed,
G      Bm
Everything
C
That I wanted, 
That I needed
       G   Bm
Oh, everything
C
That you wanted,
That you needed,
G       Bm
Everything
C
That you wanted, 
That you needed,
Am
And I don't want you to go away
C
I hope you're here to stay
G     Bm
Always
C
You're here to stay
G     Bm
Always
C
I hope you're here to stay
G    Bm
Always
C
'Cause I'm here to stay
G Bm C
Always

Always chords and lyrics

Free chords for Always by James Arthur. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Verse 1]
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2]
The lessons learned,
[Chorus 2]
That I needed,
That I needed, 
[Bridge]
[Outro]
That I needed,
That I needed
That you needed,
That you needed,

Always Chords by James Arthur

Learn how to play Always by James Arthur with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Always chords”, “Always guitar chords”, or “James Arthur 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 C, D, Em, G, Bm, Am.

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Can I transpose "Always" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Always"?

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

Is "Always" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Always" in?

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