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1. Phil Collins - You'll Be In My Heart chords
2. Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight chords
3. Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise chords
4. Phil Collins - Against All Odds chords

Phil Collins was born in Hounslow in 1951, he entered into show business at the age of 14. Phil dealt with many things, he was a drummer, a singer, composer, producer, etc. Between 1976 and 2010, Phil Collins sang the lead vocals on dozens of hit albums and singles in the UK and the US either as a solo artist or with Genesis. He has an exceptional musical life spanning over three decades, some 100 million solo albums sold, 250 million albums including his work with Genesis. Phil Collins won seven Grammy Awards as a solo singer. He was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 and into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis. Also check out: Chords for Beginners: Haddaway.

Guitar chords for beginners: Phil Collins

Chords: Phil Collins – You’ll Be In My Heart

It’s one of the most beautiful and powerful songs by Phil Collins, called You’ll be in my heart. Play the following guitar chords: F, Bb, Gm, C, A, D, F#m, Bm, G, Em, B7 and E major chords.

Chords for beginners: "You'll Be In My Heart" by Phil Collins

Guitar chords: F, Bb, Gm, C, A, D, F#m, Bm, G, Em, B7 and E major
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Chords for beginners: "You'll Be In My Heart" by Phil Collins - chord illustrations

F

Come stop your crying it will be alright
F

Just take my hand hold it tight
Bb
I will protect you from all around you
Gm                                  C

I will be here don't you cry
F  Bb  Gm  C …
For one so small, you seem so strong
My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm
This bond between us can't be broken
Gm                                  C    A

I will be here don't you cry
D                                      G
'Cause you'll be in my heart
A                                F#m

Yes, you'll be in my heart
           Bm

From this day on
G                       C             A

Now and forever more
D  G  A  F#m …
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always
F  Bb  Gm  C …
Why can't they understand the way we feel?
They just don't trust what they can't explain
I know we're different but deep inside us
We're not that different at all
D  G  A  F#m …
And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
G
Don't listen to them
G

'Cause what do they know (what do they know)?
Em

We need each other to have, to hold.
Bm                         C

They'll see in time I know
G  Em  Bm  C …
When destiny calls you
You must be strong (you gotta be strong)
I may not be with you but you've got to hold on
They'll see in time

C                    D                  B7         E

I know we'll show them together
D  G  A  F#m …
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
I'll be there from this day on,
Now and forever more
D  G  A  F#m …
Oh, you'll be in my heart (you'll be here in my heart)
No matter what they say (I'll be with you) 
You'll be here in my heart (I'll be there), always
A                      E

Always I'll be with you
            A

I'll be there for you always
                          E

Always and always
                 A

Just look over your shoulder
                 E

Just look over your shoulder
                A

Just look over your shoulder
                         E

I'll be there always.

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Chords: Phil Collins – In The Air Tonight

In the air tonight is a song about a past event, a sad story from Phil Collins early life. It is nice, full with emotions. Guitar chords: Dm, C, Bb, Am and F major.

Guitar chords for beginners: "In The Air Tonight" by Phil Collins

Guitar chords: Dm, C, Bb, Am and F major guitar chords
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Guitar chords for beginners: "In The Air Tonight" by Phil Collins - chord illustrations

Intro: Dm  C  Bb  C  (2x)

Dm               C                               Bb            C

I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Dm                                                C                           Bb           C

And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, Oh Lord
Dm                     C                               Bb            C      Dm

Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
             Dm
Well, if you told me you were drowning
     Am

I would not lend a hand
        Bb

I've seen your face before my friend
                     F

But I don't know if you know who I am
        Dm

Well, I was there and I saw what you did
   Am

I saw it with my own two eyes
                    Bb

So you can wipe off that grin,
I know where you've been
      F

It's all been a pack of lies
Dm  C  Bb  C …
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
Dm                                               C                             Bb         C             Dm

And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord
Dm  Am  Bb  F …
Well I remember, I remember don't worry
How could I ever forget,
It's the first time, the last time we ever met
But I know the reason why you keep your silence up,
No you don't fool me
The hurt doesn't show
But the pain still grows
It's no stranger to you and me
Dm  C  Bb  C …
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
But I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
Dm  C  Bb  C …

I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
But I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
But I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord.

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How to play chords in "Phil Collins" songs as a beginner?

Phil Collins’ songs are ideal for guitar beginners looking to learn easy chords while enjoying timeless music. Known for his heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies, many of Collins’ songs feature simple chord progressions, making them accessible to new players who want to develop their skills with familiar tracks.

Guitar chords for beginners: Phil Collins

One excellent song to start with is "Another Day in Paradise" by Phil Collins. This classic hit uses easy chords like Em7, Em, D, Am7, Cmaj7, C and G major chords. With its slower tempo and gentle strumming pattern, it’s perfect for beginners to focus on smooth chord transitions and maintaining a steady rhythm. The repetitive progression offers a comfortable structure for practice, helping players build confidence.

Another great option is "You’ll Be in My Heart" which includes open chords such as F, Bb, Gm, C, A, D, F#m, Bm, G, Em, B7 and E major chords. This song’s melody and tempo are both forgiving, allowing beginners to work on chord accuracy while playing along with a touching tune. Stay with the "Chords for Beginners" for more Phil Collins songs like: "In the air tonight" or "Against all odds". Learning Phil Collins’ songs on guitar combines musical enjoyment with valuable practice in chord shapes and rhythm, making each session both satisfying and rewarding.

Chords: Phil Collins – Another  Day In Paradise

Another lovely song by Phil Collins on the Chords for Beginners blog: Another day in paradise. Guitar chords: Em7, Em, D, Am7, Cmaj7, C and G major chords. 

Guitar chords: "Another Day In Paradise" by Phil Collins

Guitar chords: Em7, Em, D, Am7, Cmaj7, C and G major chords
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Chords for beginners: "Another Day In Paradise" by Phil Collins - chord illustrations

Intro: Em7  D  Am7  (4x)

Em7                         D                Am7

She calls out to the man on the street
Em7               D

"Sir, can you help me?
Em7                      D              Am7

It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep,
Em7                                      D

Is there somewhere you can tell me?"
Em7  D  Am7  Em7 …
He walks on, doesn't look back
He pretends he can't hear her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Seems embarrassed to be there
Em            D               Cmaj7
Oh think twice, it's another day for
                           D

You and me in paradise
Em            D                       Cmaj7

Oh think twice, it's just another day for you,
D            Em      D  C  Em7

You and me in paradise
Em7  D  Am7  Em7 …
She calls out to the man on the street
He can see she's been crying
She's got blisters on the soles of her feet
Can't walk but she's trying
Em  D  Cmaj7  D …
Oh think twice, it's another day for

You and me in paradise

Oh think twice, it's just another day for you,

You and me in paradise
D    Em                D                                  G
Oh lord, is there nothing more anybody can do
D    Em                          D                           G

Oh lord, there must be something you can say
Em7  D  Am7  Em7 …
You can tell from the lines on her face
You can see that she's been there
Probably been moved on from every place
'Cos she didn't fit in there

Em  D  Cmaj7  D …

Oh think twice, it's another day for
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise.

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Chords for Beginners: Phil Collins – Against All Odds

Phil Collins – Against all odds; guitar chords: Am, Bm, C, Dm, F, G, Em, G7 and D major chords. Capo: 1st fret. Stay with me for more great chords for beginners!

Guitar chords for beginners: "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins

Guitar chords: Am, Bm, C, Dm, F, G, Em, G7 and D major
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Guitar chords for beginners: "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins - chord illustrations

Intro: Dm  G  (2x)

Am                               Bm                                C                       Dm

How can I just let you walk away, just let you leave without a trace
               F                         G                         Em   Am

When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
                  Dm                  F                          G

You're the only one who really knew me at all
Am  Bm  C  Dm  F …
How can you just walk away from me,
When all I can do is watch you leave
Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain and even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all
G7                                C                                    D
So take a look at me now, oh there's just an empty space
                      Am                             F

And there's nothing left here to remind me,
                Dm                       G

Just the memory of your face
                    G7               C                                        D

Ooh take a look at me now, well there's just an empty space
                              Am                 F                                             Dm

And you coming back to me is against the odds and that's what

                   G        G7

I've got to face
Am  Bm  C  Dm  F …
I wish I could just make you turn around,
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you,
So many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all
G7  C  D  Am  F …
So take a look at me now, well there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me, just the memory of your face
Now take a look at me now, cause there's just an empty space
           Am                    F                                Dm                     G     G7
But to wait for you, is all I can do and that's what I've got to face
G7  C  D  Am  F …

Take a good look at me now, cause I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
It's the chance I've gotta take
            G7             Dm    G
Take a look at me now

 

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