The National - Nobody Else Will Be There: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Nobody Else Will 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.

Learn Nobody Else Will Be There Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The National

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 "Nobody Else Will Be There" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

F#m            C#m     A      D
You said we're not so tied together
F#m  C#m      A   D
What did you mean?
F#m    C#m       A             D
Meet me in the stairwell in a second
F#m   C#m       A D
For a glass of gin

Chorus:
E      A          D
Nobody else will be there then
E      A          D
Nobody else will be there
E      A          D
Nobody else will be there then
E      A          D
Nobody else will be there

Can you remind me the building you live in
I'm on my way
It's getting cold again but New York's gorgeous
It's a subway day

Chorus

A        E      C#m      D
Why are we still out here?
D               A
Holding our coats
A   E          C#m   D
We look like children
A     E         C#m     D         A
Goodbyes always take us half an hour
A      E     C#m   D
Can't we just go home?

Hey, baby, where were you back there
When I needed your help?
I thought that if I stuck my neck out
I'd get you out of your shell

My faith is sick and my skin is thin as ever
I need you alone
Goodbyes always take us half an hour
Can't we just go home?

Chorus


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

C#m

Guitar chord C#m

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

F#m

Guitar chord F#m

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Nobody Else Will Be There" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Nobody Else Will Be There" by The National.

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