from the album "Full Sail" 1974
written by Jim Messina

a  d  e9
         a                     d     e9
If you ever get the travelin' blues
         a                         d    dm
and you need a place to rest your shoes
         a                           d   dm6    
there's someone here to welcome the news
          a         b7                e9
I'd be so happy to know that you're alive.
     a                              d  e9
If loneliness should make you feel low
         a                            d   dm6
and you feel the need for someone to know
      a                           d    dm6
I'd love to hear your welcomed hello
            a       b7                e9  
I'd be so happy to know that you're alive.
        a7sus4       a7              d
There's so   many sights, those bright city lights
                                 a
will help you try and find your way.
        e                          f#m 
It's a big, big world and you're a big, big girl
    e             d        e7
so hurry up and don't be late.
     a                         d  e9
But if you ever want to come home
         a                       d  dm6   
there's no need in you feeling alone  
 a                     d   dm
all you got to do is phone
            a        b7              e9
I'd be so happy to know that you'e alive.
        a7sus4        a7           d
There's so    many sights, those bright city lights
                                 a
will help you try and find your way.
        e                          f#m 
It's a big, big world and you're a big, big girl
     e           d        e7
so hurry up and don't be late.
     a                         d  e9
But if you ever want to come home
         a                       d    dm6
there's no need in you feeling alone.
 a                     d   dm
All you got to do is phone
            a       b7                e9
I'd be so happy to know that you're alive,
            a       b7                e9
I'd be so happy to know that you're alive,
            a       b7                e9   a   
i'd be so happy to know that you're alive.