Alexander All Alone
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Intro: Em Bm F C
verse 1
Em Bm
Alexander all alone
F C
Smoking a cigarette
Em Bm
The last pack he’d ever buy
F C
At least that’s what he said
Em Bm
He stood up to stretch his back
F C
And fell down to the ground
verse 2
Em Bm
Alexander all alone
F C
Til the neighbor caught a glimpse
Em Bm
Cried out for his wife
F C
to call the ambulance
Em Bm
Alexander all alone
F C
Felt them check his pulse
Pre-Chorus
Em Bm D C
He heard them pronounce him dead
[Refrão]Em Bm D C
Hell is found inside of me
Em D Am C
And nothing else will set me free
Em Bm D C
If hell is found inside of me
G F Am C
Then open me up and spit me out
verse 3
Em Bm
Alexander wondered why
F C
No life flashed before his eyes
Em Bm
Why his soul did not depart
F C
Why he found no peace of mind
Em Bm
Would it take a little while
F C
Was it the same for everyone
Pre-Chorus
Em Bm D C
Alexander realized
[Refrão] Em Bm D C
That hell is found inside of me
Em D Am C
And nothing else will set me free
Em Bm D C
If hell is found inside of me
G F Am C
Then open me up and spit me out
Outro
Am C Am C G F A
How to play Alexander All Alone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.