Are We Alive (ver. Acoustic)
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verse 1
D
Are we alive?
Bm
Or are we just kidding ourselves?
G
I'm terrified
D
Of being alone
D
The pale dying light
Bm
Of my back window
G
Is fading, alright
D
And I don't wanna be what I am tonight
[Refrão] A Bm
Oh love, love,
G A
Love is like an arrow straight to your heart
Bm
To your heart
G A
Love is like an arrow straight to your heart
Bm
To your heart
G A
Love is like an arrow straight to your heart
Bm
To your heart
G
Can't take it back
G
Can't take it back
G
Can't take it back
D
Can't take it back No
G D G D A
Well, lay me, lay me down
D
Rip my fucking clothes off she said
G D G D A
Well, lay me, lay me down
D
Honey, we're alive not dead
G D G D A G D
Well, lay me, lay me down
verse 2
D
Can't you hear it?
Bm
The silence when you don't call
G
Its deafening
D Bm
Everywhere
D
Can't you hear me
Bm
Shouting up to your balcony
G
I'm tired of waiting
D
by the telephone
[Refrão] A Bm
Oh love, love,
G A
Love is like an arrow straight to your heart
Bm
To your heart
G A
Love is like an arrow straight to your heart
Bm
To your heart
A A
Love is like an arrow straight to your heart
Bm
To your heart
G
Can't take it back
G
Can't take it back
G
Can't take it back
D
Can't take it back No
G D G D A
Well, lay me, lay me down
D
Rip my fucking clothes all to shreds
G D G D D
Well, lay me, lay me down
D
Honey, we're alive not dead
G D G D A G D
Well, lay me, lay me down
Outro
A G D
Lay...
A G D
How to play Are We Alive (ver. Acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.