Alive
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[Intro ]
G Bm C
G E
verse 1
G Bm
There's a man around the corner, he's been asking me for change and I could use some
C G E
Think I could use some, sometimes all these things slow me down
G
Like the concrete that's been sticking to the bottom of my shoes
Bm C G D
Soles worn and tired, have started wearing through I can feel them, heavier now
G Bm
Theres a hole here in my pocket it reminds me of the ways I am hungry
C G D C
Always running, for an open door
verse 2
G
On the highway heavy-hearted, humming just to hear a sound
Bm
Loneliness it lingers through unfamiliar towns
C G D
All of them stunning, but none of them home
C G D
And I don't know if I live like this for peace of mind
Em C G D
Can't say if I do it for the foolish pride
Em C G D Em D C
Maybe its all just to prove that I'm alive
Cmaj7 Cm6 Cm
I'm alive
verse 3
G A Em C
So I tell myself I'm brave
G A Em C
I swear that I'm bold, but I'm afraid it isn't so
Am Cm Em Cmaj7 G Em C G Em
Maybe I'm nothing more than alooooooooooone
C G D
Am I running just to run
Em C G D
Sometimes its seems running is all I've ever done
Em C G D A
But is there something more to settle for that I have given up
C D C G D
Does this fickle heart feel trapped in love
Instrumental
C G D
C G D
C G D
Outro
Em C G D A
Is there something more to settle for, have I just given up?
G C D C Cm G
Does my fickle heart still believe in love
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.