Alien
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Intro: G Em G Em
G
I've been lost in a sea of faces
Em
I've been living in a hotel
G
I've been trying so hard to erase this
Em
Pain's got me crawling back in my shell
G D/F#
So tired of always feeling like a stranger in my skin
Em C
I don't wanna be alone
G D
Always feeling like an alien
Em C
I don't wanna be alone
G D
Always feeling like an alien
G
And I don't wanna be alone
G Em G Em
G
I've been walking in my sleep for ages
Em
I've been hiding from the shadows
G
I've been feeling so afraid and anxious
Em
This time won't let me go
G D/F#
I think it's time I let you in, can we start over again?
Em C
I don't wanna be alone
G D
Always feeling like an alien
Em C
I don't wanna be alone
G D
I've been everywhere and back again
Em C
I don't wanna be alone
G D
Always feeling like an alien
Em
And I don't wanna be alone-
Em D C G
-Close my eyes and I am home
Em D C G
I close my eyes and I am home
Em D/F# C G
I close my eyes and I am home
Em D/F#
I close my eyes
Em C G D
Em C G D
Em C
I don't wanna be alone (I don't wanna be alone)
G D
Always feeling like an alien
Em C
I don't wanna be alone (I don't wanna be alone)
G D
I've been everywhere and back again
Em C
I don't wanna be alone (I don't wanna be alone)
G D
Always feeling like an alien
G
I don't wanna be alone
G Em G Em
G Em G Em
How to play Alien
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.