Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Always” by Chris Tomlin.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Always (2022)
A 13-track studio album released in September 2022 on Sparrow Records, continuing Tomlin's output of congregational worship songs. It arrived a couple of years after his crossover collaboration record and returned to a more straightforward worship focus.
All of AlwaysChris Tomlin
Chris Tomlin is a contemporary Christian musician and worship leader from Grand Saline, Texas, born in 1972. He writes and records congregational worship music, and his songs have become fixtures in churches around the world. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has put out a string of studio albums on Sparrow Records and Capitol CMG.
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Good to know
What key is "Always" in?
"Always" by Chris Tomlin is in C major.
What is the tempo of "Always"?
"Always" plays at around 158 BPM in 6/8 time.
What chords are in "Always"?
The core progression is C, F, Am7, G, Cmaj7, and Cmaj/5, built around the C major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Always"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, electric piano, synth pads, lead vocals, and male backing vocals.
Can I get "Always" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Always" by Chris Tomlin, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Always" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"Always" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 158 BPM in C major with 7 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Always" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Always" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Always" on?
"Always" appears on Always (2022).
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