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INTRO: E G#m A C#m A C#m
 
E G#m
Just one start, a different day
A C#m
Would I know you at all
A C#m
Would I know you at all
E G#m
When the kingdom falls and your family fades
A C#m
But it wasn't your fault,
A C#m
it was never your fault
 
F#m Bsus B
And I realize you have to feel alive
 
F#m C#m B
I know your worries will escape through the door
F#m C#m B
And you'll wake up all alone on the floor
A E B
It's not too late
F#m C#m B
Just rely on, rely on.....
 
E G#m
Nine months gone and people fade
A C#m
I wouldn't be here at all
A C#m
I wouldn't be here at all
 
E G#m
'Cause I fell in line at a different place
A C#m
And it wasn't my fault
A C#m
Oh, It was never my fault
 
F#m Bsus B
And I realize you have to feel alive
 
C#m B E G#m Amaj7
Inside
 
F#m C#m B
I know your worries will escape through the door
F#m C#m B
And you'll wake up all alone on the floor
A E B
It's not too late
F#m C#m B
Just rely on, rely on.....
 
C#m B E G#m Amaj7
Ooh,
C#m B E G#m Amaj7
Ooh,
C#m B E G#m Amaj7
Ooh,
C#m B E G#m Amaj7
Ooh
 
F#m C#m B
I know your worries will escape through the door
F#m C#m B
And you'll wake up all alone on the floor
A E B
It's not too late
F#m C#m B
Just rely on, rely on.....
 
F#m C#m B
I know your worries will escape through the door
F#m C#m B
And you'll wake up all alone on the floor
A E B
It's not too late
F#m C#m B
Just rely on, rely on.....

How to play Alive

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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