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After All

Al Jarreau

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for After All by Al Jarreau in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
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62 Bpm

Intro
| Amaj7 • • • | G#m7 • • • | C#madd9 C#m C#mmaj7 C#m7 | Gmaj7 • | E7(sus4) • E • |

Verse 1
Aadd9There, A    There Was G#m7A Time I Knew
That No C#madd9Matter CoC#mme What MayC#mmaj7,    LovC#m7e Would PrevailGmaj7        E7(sus4)         E7​

And Amaj7Then,   F#m7 Inside TheG#m7 Dreams I Knew
Came The C#mQuestion LoC#mmaj7vers FeaC#m7r, CanC#m7 True Love FailBm7(b5)/F?            E7(sus4)         E7​

Pre-Chorus 1
Then I Would Em7Miss The ChildhoodA9(sus4) Wish,   And Haven't I Dmaj7Sung    C#m7 To  Bm7You
Of The KnEmight In Emmaj7Armor   Em7Bright, Faithful AA#maj7nd True TG9(sus4)o You
GDar - G9(sus4)Ling,

Chorus 1
C#m7After AlF#m7l,      F#m7​
Bm9I  Will Be The One To Bm7/EHold YoE7(b9)u  In    MAmaj7y Arms,
Em7Af - D#9(#11)       Ter AllDmaj7,        Dmaj7​
Bm9I Will Be The One To Bm7/EHold You, C#7/F   I Will Be The One ToF#m7 Hold YoF#m7/Eu In My Dmaj7  Arms,
In C#m7My  ArBm7ms

Break
| Bm7 • | Gmaj7 Bm7/E | Amaj7 • • • |

Verse 2
Aadd9I,       A   E/AKnowA6  In G#m7My Heart And Mind
That No C#madd9Matter CoC#mme What MayC#mmaj7,    LovC#m7e Will SurviveGmaj7        D/E    E7​

Amaj7Love,   Amaj7       ThF#m7e Author OG#m7f Space And Time
Keeps The C#mGalaxiC#mmaj7es And EacC#m7h, SpaC#m7rrow Alive  Bm7(b5)/F             E7(sus4)         E7​

Pre-Chorus 2
And The LEm7ove That Heals The A9(sus4)Wound,   After The Dmaj7War     C#m7 Is  Bm7Through
Is The KnEmight In Emmaj7Armor   Em7Bright, Faithful AA#maj7nd True TG9(sus4)o You
GDar - G9(sus4)Ling,

Chorus 2
C#m7After AlF#m7l,      F#m7​
Bm9I  Will Be The One To Bm7/EHold YoE7(b9)u  In    MAmaj7y Arms,
And Em7Af - D#9(#11)       Ter AllDmaj7,        Dmaj7​
Bm9I Will Be The One To Bm7/EHold You, C#7/F   I Will Be The One ToF#m7 Hold YoF#m7/Eu In My Dmaj7  Arms,
In C#m7My  ArBm7ms

Break
| Bm7•    A•  Gadd9  •    F#m7•     Bm7/E| •   •   •   •  |

Chorus 3
Don't You Know C#m7After AlF#m7l,      F#m7​
Bm9I  Will Be The One To Bm7/EHold YoE7(b9)u  In    MAmaj7y Arms,
Tell Me That Em7Af - D#9(#11)       Ter AllDmaj7,        Dmaj7​
Bm9I Will Be The One To Bm7/EHold You, C#7/F   I Will Be The One ToF#m7 Hold YoF#m7/Eu In My Dmaj7  Arms,
In C#m7My  ArBm7ms

Break
| Bm7•    A•  Gadd9  •    F#m7•     Bm7/E| •   •  |

Chorus 4
C#m7After AlF#m7l,      F#m7​
Baby, Bm9I  Will Be The One To Bm7/EHold YoE7(b9)u  In    MAmaj7y Arms,
Honey, And Em7Af - D#9(#11)       Ter AllDmaj7,        Dmaj7​
Bm9I Will Be The One To Bm7/EHold You, C#7/F   I Will Be The One ToF#m7 Hold YoF#m7/Eu In My Dmaj7  Arms,
In C#m7My  ArBm7ms

Outro
| Bm7•    A•  Gadd9  •    F#m7•     Bm7/E| •   •   •   •Aadd9  | •
Also available in: Dbmaj7 (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for After All?

The chords for After All are: Amaj7, G#m7, C#madd9, C#m, C#mmaj7, C#m7, Gmaj7, E7(sus4), E, Aadd9, A, E7

What is the original key of After All?

The original key is Dbmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing After All?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play After All in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can After All be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play After All on ukulele?

Chord After All can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in After All?

After All uses 12 chords: Amaj7, G#m7, C#madd9, C#m, C#mmaj7, C#m7, Gmaj7, E7(sus4), E, Aadd9, A, E7

What is the easiest way to play After All?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was After All released in?

After All was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for After All?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch After All to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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