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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Gm
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Gm
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Verse 1
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Gm
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I wasn't myself for so many years
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It seemed cold and confused
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Gm
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My mind lost in the shadows
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When I awoke I could see
Gm
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so much clearer
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Held high it seems I won't be
Gm
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there to hear her
Verse 2
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And I won't be by your side
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Bm
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No way of know ing
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And I won't be by your side
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Well I'll take my chances
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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Gm
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In this place I was left for dead
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Gm
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Held down and mocked by all eyes watching
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Now free,
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Gm
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well I'll be standing much taller
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What won't kill me makes me stronger
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Verse 4
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And I won't be by your side
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No way of knowing
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And I won't be by your side
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Well I'll take my chances
Bm
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Verse 5
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And I won't be by your side
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D
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I'm free from your chains

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There's no time to cry
Interlude 2
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Verse 6
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And I won't be by your side
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Bm
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No way of knowing
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And I won't be by your side
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Well I'll take my chances
Bm
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Verse 7
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And I won't be by your side
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I'm free from your chains

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There's no time to cry
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Gm

    3

  • C

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of By Your Side by Default is E major.

The primary chords used in By Your Side are E, A, Am, D, C#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, Am, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of By Your Side is approximately 158 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for By Your Side. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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 Default.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add By Your Side to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for By Your Side by Default on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.