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Always

James Arthur

02:56

CAm7FFsus2Gsus4G7EmGFmaj7Am

How to play Always on guitar

Always by James Arthur uses 10 chords: C, Am7, F, Fsus2, Gsus4, G7, Em, G, Fmaj7, Am. It's an advanced song that requires solid chord knowledge and quick, clean transitions.

DifficultyAdvanced
Duration02:56
Chords10
C Am7(soft music)F Fsus2 Gsus4 CHey love, you ain't got no reason to beAm7scared of. All your demons,G7they don't know what you'reFsus2made of. But I doEmand we'llCsee it through. When you feel like you just don't belong. I'll be there toGtell you that you're wrong.Am7I'll always be there in your defense. All that really matters in the endFisFmaj7you, youCandGI.FI'm by yourCside if you neededGsomebody.AmSomething doesn'tGfeel right.
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What chords are in Always by James Arthur?

Always by James Arthur uses 10 chords: C, Am7, F, Fsus2, Gsus4, G7, Em, G, Fmaj7, Am. The song features 10 different chords across its full arrangement.

Do I need a capo to play Always by James Arthur?

A capo on fret 5 is the most popular way to play Always. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 5, you'd play G, Em7, C, Csus2, Dsus4, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Always hard to play on guitar?

Always is an advanced guitar song. It uses 10 chords including C, Am7, F, and demands clean, quick transitions. Intermediate and advanced guitarists will find it a rewarding challenge.

Can a beginner play Always on guitar?

Always is better suited for intermediate or advanced players. If you're just starting out, build your chord vocabulary with simpler songs first, then return to this one as your skills develop.

How long is Always by James Arthur?

Always by James Arthur is 02:56 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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