Alive
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Alive
Rebecca St. James
Intro:
A Amaj7 A6 D
Verse 1
A Amaj7 A6 D
I always wanted to be free ‘Til I was bound and then
A Amaj7 A6 D E F#m Bm A/C#
I always wanted my own way ‘Til I saw that I find my life when I lose it
Chorus
F#m D A F#m D A
You make me come a - live You make me come a - live
F#m A D
I found the secret
Esus E F#m D F#m D A
It’s only when I let go of what I want in this life (You make me come a – live)
Verse 2
A Amaj7 A6 D
I used to think that me, myself and I were all that mattered
A Amaj7 A6 D
But You’ve shown me all this world can give
E F#m Bm A/C#
Cannot compare to the joy that comes from Giving away
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
F#m E Bm
And as I fol - low after You Now I need to
F#m E D F#m
Leave my past, myself behind This I will do - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Repeat Chorus 2X
Outro
A Amaj7 A6 D
I always want - ed to be free ‘Til I was bound and then
A Amaj7 A6 A
I always want - ed my own way ‘Til I saw You
C#m/G# F#m D A
‘Til I saw You
C#m/G# F#m D
How to play Alive
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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.