Will You Be There

Michael Jackson - Will You Be There: Guitar Chords

Learn to play 'Will You Be There' on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn Will You Be There Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Michael Jackson

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform 'Will You Be There' smoothly on your guitar.

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 D                 Em/D  D
Hold me, like the River Jordan,
    G/D          D           Em/D         D  A
And I will then say to thee; you are my friend.

Carry me, like you are my brother,
Love me like a mother; will you be there?

When weary, tell me; will you hold me?
When wrong will you scold me; when lost,
will you find me?

But they told me; a man should be faithful,
And walk when not able,
And fight 'till the end, but I'm only human.

F            D#         D
Everyone's taking con-trol of me,
F               D#            D
Seems that the world's got a role for me.
F           D#               D
I'm so con-fused; will you show to me;
            C
You'll be there for me,
     A
and care enough to bear me?

Chorus:
E          F#m/E          E
 (Hold me, lay your head lowly,
 A/E           E       F#m/E     E  B
 Softly, then boldly; carry me there.
E         F#m/E        E
 Lead me, love me and feed me,
A/E            E      F#m/E         E     B
 Kiss me and free me; I will feel blessed).

 (Carry, carry me boldly,
 Lift me up slowly; carry me there.
 Save me, heal me, and bathe me,
 Softly, you say to me; I will be there).

 (Lift me, lift me up slowly,
 Carry me boldly; show me you care.
 Hold me, lay your head lowly,
 Softly then boldly; carry me there).

 (Need me, love me and feed me,
 (Kiss me and free me; I will feel blessed)...


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If you are also interested in learning how to play 'Will You Be There' on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for 'Will You Be There' by Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson - Will You Be There: Guitar Chords

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