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Always Chords

Bon Jovi Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Always Chords – Guitar

Bon Jovi’s power ballad about enduring love and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Strum gently on the verses and put more power into the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

This Romeo is bleeding

G

But you can’t see his blood

F

It’s nothing but some feelings

C

That this old dog kicked up

G

It’s been raining since you left me

F C

Now I’m drowning in the flood

G

You see I’ve always been a fighter

F

But without you I give up

Chorus

C

Now I can’t sing a love song

G

Like the way it’s meant to be

F

Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore

C

But baby, that’s just me

G

And I will love you, baby

F

Always

C

And I’ll be there forever and a day

G

Always

F

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

C

Till the heavens burst and

G

The words don’t rhyme

F

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

C

And I’ll love you

G

Always

Verse 2

F C

Now your pictures that you left behind

G

Are just memories of a different life

F C

Some that made us laugh, some that made us cry

G

One that made you have to say goodbye

F C

What I’d give to run my fingers through your hair

G

To touch your lips, to hold you near

F

When you say your prayers try to understand

C G

I’ve made mistakes, I’m just a man

F C

When he holds you close, when he pulls you near

G

When he says the words you’ve been needing to hear

F C

I’ll wish I was him ’cause those words are mine

G F

To say to you till the end of time

Chorus

C

Yeah, I will love you, baby

G

Always

F

And I’ll be there forever and a day

C

Always

G

If you told me to cry for you

F

I would

C

If you told me to die for you

G

I would

F

Take a look at my face

C

There’s no price I won’t pay

G

To say these words to you

F

Well, there ain’t no luck

C

In these loaded dice

G

But baby if you give me just one more try

F

We can pack up our old dreams

C

And our old lives

G

We’ll find a place where the sun still shines

F

Yeah, and I’ll love you, baby

C

Always

G

And I’ll be there forever and a day

F

Always

Bridge

F C

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

G F

Till the heavens burst and the words don’t rhyme

C

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

G

And I’ll love you

F

Always

Chorus

C

Now I can’t sing a love song

G

Like the way it’s meant to be

F

Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore

C

But baby, that’s just me

G

And I will love you, baby

F

Always

C

And I’ll be there forever and a day

G

Always

F

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

C

Till the heavens burst and

G

The words don’t rhyme

F

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

C

And I’ll love you

G

Always

Practice tip: Master the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Always"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Always" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Always" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Always"?

It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, and released in 1994.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Always Chords – Ukulele

Bon Jovi’s power ballad about enduring love and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Strum gently on the verses and put more power into the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

This Romeo is bleeding

G

But you can’t see his blood

F

It’s nothing but some feelings

C

That this old dog kicked up

G

It’s been raining since you left me

F C

Now I’m drowning in the flood

G

You see I’ve always been a fighter

F

But without you I give up

Chorus

C

Now I can’t sing a love song

G

Like the way it’s meant to be

F

Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore

C

But baby, that’s just me

G

And I will love you, baby

F

Always

C

And I’ll be there forever and a day

G

Always

F

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

C

Till the heavens burst and

G

The words don’t rhyme

F

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

C

And I’ll love you

G

Always

Verse 2

F C

Now your pictures that you left behind

G

Are just memories of a different life

F C

Some that made us laugh, some that made us cry

G

One that made you have to say goodbye

F C

What I’d give to run my fingers through your hair

G

To touch your lips, to hold you near

F

When you say your prayers try to understand

C G

I’ve made mistakes, I’m just a man

F C

When he holds you close, when he pulls you near

G

When he says the words you’ve been needing to hear

F C

I’ll wish I was him ’cause those words are mine

G F

To say to you till the end of time

Chorus

C

Yeah, I will love you, baby

G

Always

F

And I’ll be there forever and a day

C

Always

G

If you told me to cry for you

F

I would

C

If you told me to die for you

G

I would

F

Take a look at my face

C

There’s no price I won’t pay

G

To say these words to you

F

Well, there ain’t no luck

C

In these loaded dice

G

But baby if you give me just one more try

F

We can pack up our old dreams

C

And our old lives

G

We’ll find a place where the sun still shines

F

Yeah, and I’ll love you, baby

C

Always

G

And I’ll be there forever and a day

F

Always

Bridge

F C

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

G F

Till the heavens burst and the words don’t rhyme

C

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

G

And I’ll love you

F

Always

Chorus

C

Now I can’t sing a love song

G

Like the way it’s meant to be

F

Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore

C

But baby, that’s just me

G

And I will love you, baby

F

Always

C

And I’ll be there forever and a day

G

Always

F

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

C

Till the heavens burst and

G

The words don’t rhyme

F

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

C

And I’ll love you

G

Always

Practice tip: Master the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Always"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Always" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Always" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Always"?

It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, and released in 1994.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Always Chords – Piano

Bon Jovi’s power ballad about enduring love and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Strum gently on the verses and put more power into the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

This Romeo is bleeding

G

But you can’t see his blood

F

It’s nothing but some feelings

C

That this old dog kicked up

G

It’s been raining since you left me

F C

Now I’m drowning in the flood

G

You see I’ve always been a fighter

F

But without you I give up

Chorus

C

Now I can’t sing a love song

G

Like the way it’s meant to be

F

Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore

C

But baby, that’s just me

G

And I will love you, baby

F

Always

C

And I’ll be there forever and a day

G

Always

F

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

C

Till the heavens burst and

G

The words don’t rhyme

F

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

C

And I’ll love you

G

Always

Verse 2

F C

Now your pictures that you left behind

G

Are just memories of a different life

F C

Some that made us laugh, some that made us cry

G

One that made you have to say goodbye

F C

What I’d give to run my fingers through your hair

G

To touch your lips, to hold you near

F

When you say your prayers try to understand

C G

I’ve made mistakes, I’m just a man

F C

When he holds you close, when he pulls you near

G

When he says the words you’ve been needing to hear

F C

I’ll wish I was him ’cause those words are mine

G F

To say to you till the end of time

Chorus

C

Yeah, I will love you, baby

G

Always

F

And I’ll be there forever and a day

C

Always

G

If you told me to cry for you

F

I would

C

If you told me to die for you

G

I would

F

Take a look at my face

C

There’s no price I won’t pay

G

To say these words to you

F

Well, there ain’t no luck

C

In these loaded dice

G

But baby if you give me just one more try

F

We can pack up our old dreams

C

And our old lives

G

We’ll find a place where the sun still shines

F

Yeah, and I’ll love you, baby

C

Always

G

And I’ll be there forever and a day

F

Always

Bridge

F C

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

G F

Till the heavens burst and the words don’t rhyme

C

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

G

And I’ll love you

F

Always

Chorus

C

Now I can’t sing a love song

G

Like the way it’s meant to be

F

Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore

C

But baby, that’s just me

G

And I will love you, baby

F

Always

C

And I’ll be there forever and a day

G

Always

F

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

C

Till the heavens burst and

G

The words don’t rhyme

F

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

C

And I’ll love you

G

Always

Practice tip: Master the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Always"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Always" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Always" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Always"?

It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, and released in 1994.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Always Chords – Banjo

Bon Jovi’s power ballad about enduring love and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Strum gently on the verses and put more power into the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

This Romeo is bleeding

G

But you can’t see his blood

F

It’s nothing but some feelings

C

That this old dog kicked up

G

It’s been raining since you left me

F C

Now I’m drowning in the flood

G

You see I’ve always been a fighter

F

But without you I give up

Chorus

C

Now I can’t sing a love song

G

Like the way it’s meant to be

F

Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore

C

But baby, that’s just me

G

And I will love you, baby

F

Always

C

And I’ll be there forever and a day

G

Always

F

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

C

Till the heavens burst and

G

The words don’t rhyme

F

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

C

And I’ll love you

G

Always

Verse 2

F C

Now your pictures that you left behind

G

Are just memories of a different life

F C

Some that made us laugh, some that made us cry

G

One that made you have to say goodbye

F C

What I’d give to run my fingers through your hair

G

To touch your lips, to hold you near

F

When you say your prayers try to understand

C G

I’ve made mistakes, I’m just a man

F C

When he holds you close, when he pulls you near

G

When he says the words you’ve been needing to hear

F C

I’ll wish I was him ’cause those words are mine

G F

To say to you till the end of time

Chorus

C

Yeah, I will love you, baby

G

Always

F

And I’ll be there forever and a day

C

Always

G

If you told me to cry for you

F

I would

C

If you told me to die for you

G

I would

F

Take a look at my face

C

There’s no price I won’t pay

G

To say these words to you

F

Well, there ain’t no luck

C

In these loaded dice

G

But baby if you give me just one more try

F

We can pack up our old dreams

C

And our old lives

G

We’ll find a place where the sun still shines

F

Yeah, and I’ll love you, baby

C

Always

G

And I’ll be there forever and a day

F

Always

Bridge

F C

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

G F

Till the heavens burst and the words don’t rhyme

C

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

G

And I’ll love you

F

Always

Chorus

C

Now I can’t sing a love song

G

Like the way it’s meant to be

F

Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore

C

But baby, that’s just me

G

And I will love you, baby

F

Always

C

And I’ll be there forever and a day

G

Always

F

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

C

Till the heavens burst and

G

The words don’t rhyme

F

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

C

And I’ll love you

G

Always

Practice tip: Master the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Always"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Always" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Always" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Always"?

It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, and released in 1994.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Always Chords – Mandolin

Bon Jovi’s power ballad about enduring love and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Strum gently on the verses and put more power into the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

This Romeo is bleeding

G

But you can’t see his blood

F

It’s nothing but some feelings

C

That this old dog kicked up

G

It’s been raining since you left me

F C

Now I’m drowning in the flood

G

You see I’ve always been a fighter

F

But without you I give up

Chorus

C

Now I can’t sing a love song

G

Like the way it’s meant to be

F

Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore

C

But baby, that’s just me

G

And I will love you, baby

F

Always

C

And I’ll be there forever and a day

G

Always

F

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

C

Till the heavens burst and

G

The words don’t rhyme

F

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

C

And I’ll love you

G

Always

Verse 2

F C

Now your pictures that you left behind

G

Are just memories of a different life

F C

Some that made us laugh, some that made us cry

G

One that made you have to say goodbye

F C

What I’d give to run my fingers through your hair

G

To touch your lips, to hold you near

F

When you say your prayers try to understand

C G

I’ve made mistakes, I’m just a man

F C

When he holds you close, when he pulls you near

G

When he says the words you’ve been needing to hear

F C

I’ll wish I was him ’cause those words are mine

G F

To say to you till the end of time

Chorus

C

Yeah, I will love you, baby

G

Always

F

And I’ll be there forever and a day

C

Always

G

If you told me to cry for you

F

I would

C

If you told me to die for you

G

I would

F

Take a look at my face

C

There’s no price I won’t pay

G

To say these words to you

F

Well, there ain’t no luck

C

In these loaded dice

G

But baby if you give me just one more try

F

We can pack up our old dreams

C

And our old lives

G

We’ll find a place where the sun still shines

F

Yeah, and I’ll love you, baby

C

Always

G

And I’ll be there forever and a day

F

Always

Bridge

F C

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

G F

Till the heavens burst and the words don’t rhyme

C

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

G

And I’ll love you

F

Always

Chorus

C

Now I can’t sing a love song

G

Like the way it’s meant to be

F

Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore

C

But baby, that’s just me

G

And I will love you, baby

F

Always

C

And I’ll be there forever and a day

G

Always

F

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

C

Till the heavens burst and

G

The words don’t rhyme

F

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

C

And I’ll love you

G

Always

Practice tip: Master the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Always"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Always" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Always" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Always"?

It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, and released in 1994.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Always Chords – Harmonica

Bon Jovi’s power ballad about enduring love and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Strum gently on the verses and put more power into the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

This Romeo is bleeding

G

But you can’t see his blood

F

It’s nothing but some feelings

C

That this old dog kicked up

G

It’s been raining since you left me

F C

Now I’m drowning in the flood

G

You see I’ve always been a fighter

F

But without you I give up

Chorus

C

Now I can’t sing a love song

G

Like the way it’s meant to be

F

Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore

C

But baby, that’s just me

G

And I will love you, baby

F

Always

C

And I’ll be there forever and a day

G

Always

F

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

C

Till the heavens burst and

G

The words don’t rhyme

F

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

C

And I’ll love you

G

Always

Verse 2

F C

Now your pictures that you left behind

G

Are just memories of a different life

F C

Some that made us laugh, some that made us cry

G

One that made you have to say goodbye

F C

What I’d give to run my fingers through your hair

G

To touch your lips, to hold you near

F

When you say your prayers try to understand

C G

I’ve made mistakes, I’m just a man

F C

When he holds you close, when he pulls you near

G

When he says the words you’ve been needing to hear

F C

I’ll wish I was him ’cause those words are mine

G F

To say to you till the end of time

Chorus

C

Yeah, I will love you, baby

G

Always

F

And I’ll be there forever and a day

C

Always

G

If you told me to cry for you

F

I would

C

If you told me to die for you

G

I would

F

Take a look at my face

C

There’s no price I won’t pay

G

To say these words to you

F

Well, there ain’t no luck

C

In these loaded dice

G

But baby if you give me just one more try

F

We can pack up our old dreams

C

And our old lives

G

We’ll find a place where the sun still shines

F

Yeah, and I’ll love you, baby

C

Always

G

And I’ll be there forever and a day

F

Always

Bridge

F C

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

G F

Till the heavens burst and the words don’t rhyme

C

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

G

And I’ll love you

F

Always

Chorus

C

Now I can’t sing a love song

G

Like the way it’s meant to be

F

Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore

C

But baby, that’s just me

G

And I will love you, baby

F

Always

C

And I’ll be there forever and a day

G

Always

F

I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine

C

Till the heavens burst and

G

The words don’t rhyme

F

And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind

C

And I’ll love you

G

Always

Practice tip: Master the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Always"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Always" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Always" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Always"?

It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, and released in 1994.