I'll be there (if you ever want me) Chords

KeyG CapoNone TuningStandard Difficulty Plays770

I'll be there (if you ever want me) by J.J. Cale is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.

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  			                 G 
There ain't no chain strong enough to hold me, 
 
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me, 
                                    D 
Never have seen a river that's too wide; 
                G 
There ain't no jail tight enough to lock me, 
 
Ain't no man big enough to stop me, 
                           D               G 
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side. 
 
 
                G 
There ain't no rope stout enough to bind me, 
 
Look for me, honey, you will find me, 
                                 D 
Any old time you're ready ----- ---; 
          G 
I'll be there ready and waiting, 
 
There won't be any hesitating, 
                           D          G 
I'll be there if you ever want me anymore. 
 
 
 D                            G 
Love me if you're ever gonna love me, 
                                     D 
Never have seen a road too rough to ride; 
                 G              
There ain't no chain strong enough to hold me, 
 
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me, 
                           D               G 
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side. 
 
 
	REPEAT LAST STANZA 

    	

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