Alive
View chords used in this chart
G Bm
The night has come again,
A G
And still, I am alone-
Bm A
This time more than ever.
G Bm A
A feeling I had never felt before
G Bm
And I don't want to remember.
A G
It's taking a hold of me now
Bm
You drove in town to see me,
A G
But you turned into a messenger
Bm A G
Oh, with news I never thought would hit my ears.
Bm
It's now numbing me inside
A G
(?) me from this life and I,
Bm A
Want so badly to disappear.
[Refrão]
G Bm A F#m
Maybe someday I can stand again.
Maybe soon, I can learn to wash my hands of this and start anew.
But I need you now to mend my heart
Because you're the only one that can keep me alive tonight. (tonight x5)
(Same Chords As The First Verse)
You're everything to me:
My whole world, entire being,
The one thing I hold true in my life.
What made you do this to me?
Did you want me to set you free?
It tears me up inside, every night.
(Same Chords As The Chorus)
Maybe someday I can stand again.
Maybe soon, I can learn to wash my hands of this and start anew.
But I need you now to mend my heart
Because you're the only one who can keep me alive tonight.
G A Bm G A Bm
And everything will be just fine.
(I just wanted to be perfect, I just wanted to be perfect)
G A Bm G A Bm
And everything will be just fine.
(I just wanted to be perfect, I just wanted to be perfect)
(Same Chords In Chorus)
Maybe someday I can stand again. (and everything will be just fine)
Maybe soon, I can learn to wash my hands of this and start anew.
But I need you now to mend my heart (and everything will be just fine)
Because you're the only one that can keep me alive tonight.
How to play Alive
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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.