Capo: 1st fret · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, Cadd9, A, D, C
[Intro] G Gadd9 G Gadd9 G When I look into the sky Gadd9 G Gadd9 G Tears fall down and I don't cry Gadd9 G Gadd9 G When you're walking up to me Gadd9 G Gadd9 I throw away my misery G A G A G A [Verse 1] D C When I look into the sky D C Tears fall down and I don't cry D C When you're walking up to me D C I throw away my misery [Pre-Chorus] A G Please don't plan on falling down A G When things are wrong, turn around A G I say this now, such is clear A G I fear no one with you my dear [Chorus] D C When you're near D C When you're near [Verse 2] D C The sun is beaming on my face D C Depression's gone without a trace D C Is this sane, the way I feel? D C You make my life so unreal [Pre-Chorus] A G Please don't plan on falling down A G When things are wrong, turn around A G I say this now, such is clear A G I fear no one with you my dear [Chorus] D C When you're near D C When you're near D C When you're near D C When you're near [Interlude] D C D C A D C D C A D C D C A [Verse 3] D C Looking to the sands of time D C And you come on in my mind D C Thinking of your affection D You're trapping C hold of my obsession D Things seem down and C so frustrating D I think of you, C the trace starts fading D C When you're near, I wonder why D C I see stars shooting in your eyes [Pre-Chorus] A G Please don't plan on falling down A G When things are wrong, turn around A G I say this now, such is clear A G I fear no one with you my dear [Chorus] D C When you're near D C When you're near D C When you're near D C When you're near D C When you're near D C When you're near D C When you're near D G When you're near
ℹ️ About This Song
An Unreleased song performed by the band (Green Day) in 1989.
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Track Info
- Song: When Youre Near
- Artist: Green Day
- Live Performance: 1989
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: G, Cadd9, A, D, C
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| G – 466544 Cadd9 – xx6546 A – x13331 D – xx1343 C – x43121 | G – 0232 Cadd9 – 0252 A – 2100 D – 2220 C – 0003 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do I need for When Youre Near?
You need G, Cadd9, A, D, C to play When Youre Near by Green Day.
Do I need a capo for When Youre Near?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play When Youre Near by Green Day.
How hard is When Youre Near to play on guitar?
When Youre Near by Green Day is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.