Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

You Were There

Chords4.56 votes

Listen on

YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Verse]
C          C/B          Bb            Am7
We made the distance, yeah, we made the day.
Ab         C/G          F#sus4        B
You made all the difference 'cause you found the way.
C          C/B          Bb            Am7
Without your wisdom, Lord, where would we be
Ab         C/G          F#sus4        B
Lost in the wilderness, somewhere out at sea.
[Chorus]
G             Am7
But you were there
Bm7b5         E7
Through the days of wine and madness,
Am7     G     Em     A7         Dmaj7   D7
When I'd always put you down.
G             Am7
You were there
Bm7b5         E7
Through my joys and my sadness
Am7     G     C      D
And you never let me down.
[Instrumental] = [Verse]
[Verse]
C          C/B          Bb            Am7
You found the meaning and helped me to see
Ab         C/G          F#sus4        B
Where I was going to all that I could be.
C          C/B          Bb            Am7
Without permission you turned the key.
Ab         C/G          F#sus4        B
You climbed the prison wall deep inside of me.
[Chorus]
G             Am7
But you were there
Bm7b5         E7
Through the days of wine and madness,
Am7     G     Em     A7         Dmaj7   D7
When I'd always put you down.
G             Am7
You were there
Bm7b5         E7
Through my joys and my sadness
Am7     G     C      D
And you never let me down.
[Instrumental] = [Verse]

You Were There chords and lyrics

Free chords for You Were There by Eric Clapton. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental] = [Verse]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental] = [Verse]

You Were There Chords by Eric Clapton

Learn how to play You Were There by Eric Clapton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “You Were There chords”, “You Were There guitar chords”, or “Eric Clapton You Were There 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 You Were There chords and for experienced players who want accurate You Were There lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, C/B, Bb, Am7, Ab, C/G.

Frequently asked questions about You Were There

How do I play "You Were There" by Eric Clapton on guitar?

Open the free chords for "You Were There" by Eric Clapton on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "You Were There" by Eric Clapton free?

Yes. The chords for "You Were There" by Eric Clapton are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "You Were There" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "You Were There"?

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

Is "You Were There" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "You Were There" by Eric Clapton with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Eric Clapton below.

What key is "You Were There" in?

The chords for "You Were There" show the original chord names (including C, C/B, Bb, Am7, Ab, C/G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.