Alive
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C Am
Yes I've made some mistakes
F
I'm afraid to be alone
G
But I push everyone away
C Am
Nights filled with nightmares
F
Am I living them?
G
Faces pretending everything's ok
C Am
But I
F
Laugh it out all the time
G
But pray that it's not true
C Am
When I
F
Put a smile on my face
G
Please know I'm not ok
C
Can someone please stay
One more minute?
Am
Because the nights
Keep getting colder
F
Oh one hand is enough
G
For me to keep pushing
C
Will you cry
When I'm gone?
Am
Because I'm afraid to be forgotten
F
Oh one person is enough
G
To know I was alive
C
Should I keep fighting
For this life?
Am
Is it worthy in the end?
F
Losing everything in seconds
G
Only six meters apart from you
How to play Alive
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.