Born Alone
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Am Em Am C
In my silence I am strong When I'm quiet I belong
Am Em C F
And in this solace I am born I built an empire You tore down the walls
Am Em Am C
I drift slowly Out of time And I say some things out of line
Am Em C F
So I say nothing, I just hide You twisted my soul and opened up my eyes
C Em F C
Rf: Well, time will tell you, you're just getting older
Am Em F C
And fear will teach you to shut your eyes
Am Em F C
Well, I've made amends with the bones in my closet
Am Em F C
I was born alone, but I won't die alone
Am Em Am C
So can you show me true romance? Can you teach me how to dance?
Am Em C F
Will I find there's a better way than mine When I'm sober again?
C Em F C
Rf: Well, time will tell you, you're just getting older
Am Em F C
And fear will teach you to shut your eyes
Am Em F C
Well, I've made amends with the bones in my closet
Am Em F C
I was born alone, but I won't die alone
Am F C Am Em/C (0-1-0-2-2-0)
I lay my soul to rest For you, for you
Am F C Am F C
I lay my soul to rest I lay my soul to rest
Am C
For you, for you
Am F C Am C
I lay my soul to rest For you, for you
C Em F C
Rf: Well, time will tell you, you're just getting older
Am Em F C
And fear will teach you to shut your eyes
Am Em F C
Well, I've made amends with the bones in my closet
Am Em F C
I was born alone, but I won't die alone
How to play Born Alone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.