Another Lonely Day | Chords + Lyrics (tune down 1 tone)
Intro
| C /B | Am | Em | G /A |
Verse 1
||: C /B | Am | Em | G /A :||
Yes, indeed I’m, alone again.
And here comes emptiness, crashing in.
It’s either love or hate, I can’t find in between.
| C /B | Am | Em | G /E |
‘Cause I’ve been with witches and I have been with a queen.
Chorus 1
||: Fsus2 | Am | G (G6) | G /E :||
It wouldn’t have worked out anyway.
So now it’s just another lonely day.
Further along, we just may.
| Fsus2 | Am | G (G6) | G (G6) /A |
But for now, it’s just another lonely day.
Verse 2
||: C C/B | Am | Em | G :||
I wish there was something I could say or do.
I can resist anything but the temptation from you.
But I’d rather walk alone, than chase you around.
| C /B | Am | Em | G /E |
I’d rather fall myself than let you drag me on down.
Chorus 2
It wouldn’t have worked out anyway.
And now it’s just another lonely day.
Further along, we just may.
But for now, it’s just another lonely day.
Verse 3 (same as 2)
Yesterday seems like a life ago.
‘Cause the one I love, today I hardly know.
You I held so close in my heart, oh dear.
Grow further from me with every fallen tear.
Chorus 3
||: Fsus2 | Am | G | G :||
It wouldn’t have worked out anyway.
So now it’s just another lonely day.
Further along, we just may.
But for now, it’s just another lonely day.
For now, it’s just another lonely day.
For now, it’s just another lonely day.
Another Lonely Day Chords: Master the Simple Progressions and Guitar Techniques
To learn how to play Another Lonely Day, you only need two chord progressions.
The verse begins on the I chord and transitions to VI via a bass note:
||: C (I) C/B | Am (VI) | Em (III) | G (V) :||
After Am (VI), it moves to Em (III) before resolving on G (V). Compare this with Ain’t No Sunshine—it’s the same progression, only slower.
The chorus simplifies further, cycling IV – VI – V repeatedly:
||: Fsus2 (IV) | Am (VI) | G (V) | G :||
Subtle details in the guitar part make all the difference. These include bass lines, open strings between chords, and how to fret the F chord’s sus2 extension. TAB is ideal for learning these nuances.
Here’s the lesson link: Another Lonely Day – Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Once you’ve mastered the TAB, a chord chart is all you’ll need to remind you of the arrangement. Here’s one I created for you.
Another Lonely Day Chord Chart | PDF + iReal Pro
The chords and progressions in Another Lonely Day are straightforward, as is the overall arrangement.
Start with the intro, repeat it for the verse, and then adjust a bass line as you move into the chorus.
After each chorus, modify the bass note to transition back to the verse. Repeat this cycle three times, extending the final chorus without altering the bass note.
If you’d like to download this chart, here’s a PDF: Another Lonely Day Chord Chart PDF.
This chart was created using iRealPro. Here’s a link to the file: Another Lonely Day iReal Pro. With the app, you can easily change the key.
Is Another Lonely Day the Perfect Beginner Song?
Featured on Ben Harper‘s second album, Fight For Your Mind (1995), Another Lonely Day was never released as a single but remains one of his most beloved tracks.
This song is ideal for beginner guitarists, thanks to its simple and widely used open-position chords, making it quick and easy to learn.
Ben tuned his guitar down a whole tone for the original recording, so if you want to play along, you’ll need to do the same. You can use my online guitar tuner for this. Alternatively, select the live version from the playlist above, where he plays it in standard tuning.
For beginners or teachers searching for a great introductory piece, feel free to skip the tuning adjustment and enjoy learning this as one of your first songs.
Another Lonely Day Chords: Continue Learning
Want to master this song? Check out the full TAB lesson here: Another Lonely Day (Ben Harper) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
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