Always was written by Jon Bon Jovi for the soundtrack of the movie Romeo Is Bleeding, but it was not used in the film. Despite this, it was later included in the 1994 compilation Cross Road and became one of Bon Jovis biggest hits, receiving global acclaim.
Key: E
Introduction:
E
A
C#m
B
A
A
C#m
This Romeo is bleeding
B
but you can't see his blood
A
It's nothing but some feelings
G#m
B
that this old dog kicked up
C#m
It's been raining since you left me
B
now I'm drowning in the flood
A
You see I've always been a fighter
G#m
A
B
but without you I give up
C#m
Now I can't sing a love song
B
like the way it's meant to be
A
Well, I guess I'm not that good anymore
B
A
B
but baby, that's just me
E
B
A
Yeah, I will love you, baby
C#m
B
Al - ways
E
B
A
And I'll be there forever and a day
C#m
B
Al - ways
E
I'll be there till the stars don't shine
B
till the heavens burst and the words don't rhyme
A
I know when I die, you'll be on my mind
B
and I'll love you
A
B
C#m
Al - ways
C#m
Now your pictures that you left behind
B
are just memories of a different life
A
Some that made us laugh, some that made us cry
G#m
B
One that made you have to say goodbye
C#m
What I'd give to run my fingers through your hair,
B
to touch your lips, to hold you near
A
When you say your prayers try to understand
G#m
A
B
I've made mistakes, I'm just a man
C#m
When he holds you close, when he pulls you near
B
when he says the words you've been needing to hear