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You Are Not Alone


"You Are Not Alone" by Michael Jackson is performed in the key of B major. Released in 1995 as the second single from his album "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I," the song was written by R. Kelly. It became one of Jackson's most successful singles, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries. The ballad's lyrics convey a message of love, support, and reassurance to those experiencing hardship or loneliness. Interestingly, Jackson recorded the song with the intention of providing comfort to his fans, highlighting his empathy and compassion for others. The melody features Jackson's signature smooth vocals accompanied by a gentle arrangement, creating a heartfelt and emotionally resonant listening experience.

You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson

b a g f# g
Another day has gone
b a g f# g
I’m still all alone
b b b g C
How could this be?
b b b C a
You’re not here with me
b a g f# g
You never said good - bye
b a g a g
Someone tell me why
b b b g C
Did you have to go?
b b b C a
And leave my world so cold?

g a D D D D D C b
Every day I sit and ask myself How did love slip away?
b b C C b g e
Something whispers
e g b b e g e g b a
In my ear and says:

b a g f# g
That you are not alone
b a g f# g
I am here with you
b b b g C
Though you’re far away
b b b C a
I am here to stay
b a g f# g
You are not alone
b a g a g
I am here with you
b b b g C
Though we’re far apart
b b b C a
You’re always in my heart
b a g f# g
You are not alone

b a g f# g
Just the other night
b a g f# g
I thought I heard you cry
b b b g C
Asking me to come
b b b C a
And hold you in my arms
b a g f# g
I can hear your prayers
b a g a g
Your burdens I will bear
b b b g C
But first I need your hand
b b b C a
Then forever can begin

g a D D D D D C b
Every day I sit and ask myself How did love slip away?
b b C C b g e
Something whispers
e g b b e g e g b a
In my ear and says:

b a g f# g
That you are not alone
b a g f# g
I am here with you
b b b g C
Though you’re far away
b b b C a
I am here to stay
b a g f# g
You are not alone
b a g a g
I am here with you
b b b g C
Though we’re far apart
b b b C a
You’re always in my heart
b a g f# g
You are not alone

a a a b a g e d e g
Oh, whisper three words and I’ll come running,
a a a b a g e a a g b b
And girl you know that I’ll be there, I’ll be there

b a g f# g
That you are not alone
b a g f# g
I am here with you
b b b g C
Though you’re far away
b b b C a
I am here to stay
b a g f# g
You are not alone
b a g a g
I am here with you
b b b g C
Though we’re far apart
b b b C a
You’re always in my heart
b a g f# g
You are not alone
b a g f# g
I am here with you
b b b g C
Though you’re far away
b b b C a
I am here to stay
b a g f# g
You are not alone
b a g a g
I am here with you
b b b g C
Though we’re far apart
b b b C a
You’re always in my heart
b a g f# g
You are not alone