Alive But Dead
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[Verso 1]
A D
Loneliness is tearing me apart
C#sus4
Now I really know I lost my heart
E D C#sus4 A
The demons are coming for their reward
D
My feelings are finally sold out
C#sus4
One lost soul in the big crowd
E
I try to hide but I can only shout
D C#sus4 A E
That it's tearing me apart
[Refrão]
D E A
There are pictures in my head
D E D E D C#sus4
I miss the time I won't forget
D A E D C#sus4
I cut my strings I am no marionette
D E A E
Floating through the town I'm Alive but Dead
[Verso 2]
A D
Time flies by but I still fell so bad
C#sus4
I can't explain 'cause I don't understand
E D C#sus4 A
I'm a walking body but my soul is dead
D
I'm a dreamer who was torn out of the dream
C#sus4
A junkie who will never become clean
E
I'll never be the one that I have been
D C#sus4 A E
And it's driving me insane
[Refrão]
D E A
There are pictures in my head
D E D E D C#sus4
I miss the time I won't forget
D A E D C#sus4
I cut my strings I am no marionette
D E A E
Floating through the town I'm Alive but Dead
{Solo}
D E A
D E D E D C#sus4
D A E D C#sus4
D E A
E
[Refrão]
D E A
There are pictures in my head
D E D E D C#sus4
I miss the time I won't forget
D A E D C#sus4
I cut my strings I am no marionette
D E A D C#sus4
Floating through the town I'm Alive but Dead
D A E D C#sus4
I cut my strings I am no marionette
D E A E A
Floating through the town I'm Alive but Dead
How to play Alive But Dead
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.