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Alicia Keys
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
C
C

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Em
Em

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G
G

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D
D

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We are lost
C
C

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and

lonely people

And we're looking for a
D
D

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reason and it's alright
C
C

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So let's celebrate the dreamers

We embrace the space between
D
D

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us, 'cause it's alright
Verse 2
D
D

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C
C

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We're all in this boat together

And we're sailing towards the future
D
D

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and it's alright
C
C

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We can't make the whole thing better
Em
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C
C

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We're the au thors
D
D

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of forever and it's alright
Verse 3
D
D

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C
C

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We are born on our own

And we die on our own
D
D

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And we're here to make meaning

Of what happens in between
C
C

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We could hate, we could love

We could doubt, we could trust
D
D

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But we're here to make meaning
G
G

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D
D

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For as long as we're breathing
Verse 4
C
C

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and it's alright
G
G

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D
D

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Wherever you are, it's alright

Whoever you are, it's alright
C
C

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Verse 5

G
G

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D
D

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If you find love, love like it's the first time
C
C

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God only knows it will be the last time
D
D

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If you find love, love like it's the first time

God only-
C
C

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Where there's
Verse 6

light
Em
Em

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G
G

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D
D

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There must be a shadow
C
C

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Em
Em

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D
D

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Cloudy skies and rain make a rainbow
C
C

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Em
Em

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We are builders, we are breakers
C
C

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G
G

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We are givers, we are takers and it's alright
D
D

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Verse 7
C
C

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Em
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We are seven bil lion stories
C
C

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And we know the faith and glory
G
G

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D
D

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and it's alright

Alright, ohh
Verse 8
C
C

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We are born on our own

And we die on our own
G
G

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D
D

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And we're here to make meaning

Of what happens in between
C
C

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We could hate, we could love

We could doubt, we could trust
G
G

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D
D

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But we're here to make meaning
G
G

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D
D

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For as long as we're breathing
Verse 9
C
C

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and it's alright

Wherever you are, it's alright
D
D

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C
C

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Whoever you are, it's alright
D
D

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Wherever you are, it's alright, alright
Em
Em

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If
Verse 10
C
C

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you find love,
G
G

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D
D

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love like it's the first time
C
C

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God only knows it will be the last time
D
D

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If you find love, love like it's the first time
Em
Em

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D
D

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God only knows-
Outro 1
C
C

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Em
Em

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D
D

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C
C

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Em
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D
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C
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • Em

  • G

  • D

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of authors of forever by Alicia Keys is G major.

The primary chords used in authors of forever are C, Em, G, D.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Em, G, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of authors of forever is approximately 98 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of authors of forever using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Alicia Keys.

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