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After All

Al Jarreau

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

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

Intro
| Gmaj7 • • • | F#m7 • • • | Bmadd9 Bm Bmmaj7 Bm7 | Fmaj7 • | D7(sus4) • D • |

Verse 1
Gadd9There, G    There Was F#m7A Time I Knew
That No Bmadd9Matter CBmome What MBmmaj7ay,    Bm7Love Would PreFmaj7vail    D7(sus4)         D7​

And Gmaj7Then,   Em7 Inside ThF#m7e Dreams I Knew
Came The BmQuestion LBmmaj7overs FBm7ear, Bm7Can True Love Am7(b5)/D#Fail?         D7(sus4)         D7​

Pre-Chorus 1
Then I Would Dm7Miss The ChildhoodG9(sus4) Wish,   And Haven't I Cmaj7Sung    Bm7 To Am7 You
Of The KnDmight In Dmmaj7Armor   Dm7Bright, Faithful AG#maj7nd True TF9(sus4)o You
FDar - F9(sus4)Ling,

Chorus 1
Bm7After AEm7ll,    Em7​
Am9I  Will Be The One To Am7/DHold YoD7(b9)u  In    MGmaj7y Arms,
Dm7Af - C#9(#11)       Ter AllCmaj7,        Cmaj7​
Am9I Will Be The One To Am7/DHold You, B7/D#   I Will Be The One ToEm7 Hold YEm7/Dou In MCmaj7y   Arms,
In Bm7My  AAm7rms

Break
| Am7 • | Fmaj7 Am7/D | Gmaj7 • • • |

Verse 2
Gadd9I,       G   D/GKnowG6  In F#m7My Heart And Mind
That No Bmadd9Matter CBmome What MBmmaj7ay,    Bm7Love Will SurFmaj7vive    C/D    D7​

Gmaj7Love,   Gmaj7       ThEm7e Author F#m7Of Space And Time
Keeps The BmGalaxBmmaj7ies And EBm7ach, Bm7Sparrow AliAm7(b5)/D#ve            D7(sus4)         D7​

Pre-Chorus 2
And The LDm7ove That Heals The G9(sus4)Wound,   After The Cmaj7War     Bm7 Is Am7 Through
Is The KnDmight In Dmmaj7Armor   Dm7Bright, Faithful AG#maj7nd True TF9(sus4)o You
FDar - F9(sus4)Ling,

Chorus 2
Bm7After AEm7ll,    Em7​
Am9I  Will Be The One To Am7/DHold YoD7(b9)u  In    MGmaj7y Arms,
And Dm7Af - C#9(#11)       Ter AllCmaj7,        Cmaj7​
Am9I Will Be The One To Am7/DHold You, B7/D#   I Will Be The One ToEm7 Hold YEm7/Dou In MCmaj7y   Arms,
In Bm7My  AAm7rms

Break
| Am7•    G•  Fadd9  •    Em7•    Am7/D | •   •   •   •  |

Chorus 3
Don't You Know Bm7After AEm7ll,    Em7​
Am9I  Will Be The One To Am7/DHold YoD7(b9)u  In    MGmaj7y Arms,
Tell Me That Dm7Af - C#9(#11)       Ter AllCmaj7,        Cmaj7​
Am9I Will Be The One To Am7/DHold You, B7/D#   I Will Be The One ToEm7 Hold YEm7/Dou In MCmaj7y   Arms,
In Bm7My  AAm7rms

Break
| Am7•    G•  Fadd9  •    Em7•    Am7/D | •   •  |

Chorus 4
Bm7After AEm7ll,    Em7​
Baby, Am9I  Will Be The One To Am7/DHold YoD7(b9)u  In    MGmaj7y Arms,
Honey, And Dm7Af - C#9(#11)       Ter AllCmaj7,        Cmaj7​
Am9I Will Be The One To Am7/DHold You, B7/D#   I Will Be The One ToEm7 Hold YEm7/Dou In MCmaj7y   Arms,
In Bm7My  AAm7rms

Outro
| Am7•    G•  Fadd9  •    Em7•    Am7/D | •   •   •   Gadd9•  | •
Also available in: Dbmaj7 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for After All?

The chords for After All are: Gmaj7, F#m7, Bmadd9, Bm, Bmmaj7, Bm7, Fmaj7, D7(sus4), D, Gadd9, G, D7

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: Gmaj7, F#m7, Bmadd9, Bm, Bmmaj7, Bm7, Fmaj7, D7(sus4), D, Gadd9, G, D7

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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