Alive
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[Intro: ]E C#m E C#m
C#m
Verse 1
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E C#m
People will notice that the times are changin'
E C#m
It's just now but not for good
E C#m
It's my feelings that I think you're draining
E C#m
So take them now if you think you should
Chorus
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F#m A
You want something for nothing
E B5
The higher that you climb the longer you fall
F#m A
Maybe your time is coming,
E B5
will you have to climb when you find the wall
F#m A
Is there time to doubt, is there time to wait
E B5
Will you be left alone at the starting gate?
F#m
I'm not blind and I don't mind
A E5 A5 E5 E5 A5 E5
Cause I've got time, now I'm alive
Verse 2
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E C#m
The people have noticed that the times are changin'
E C#m
But are they gonna do something now
E C#m
I think I've seen you all hesitating
E C#m
I think I'll go and do something now
Chorus
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F#m A
You want something for nothing
E B5
The higher that you climb the longer you fall
F#m A
Maybe your time is coming,
E B5
will you have to climb when you find the wall
F#m A
Is there time to doubt, is there time to wait
E B5
Will you be left alone at the starting gate?
F#m
I'm not blind and I don't mind
E5 A5 E5 E5 A5 E5
'cause I've got time now I'm alive Now I'm alive
E5 A5 E5 E5 A5 E5
Yeah, I'm alive
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.