Born To Be Alive
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I'm a million miles from anyone
F#/C#
but that’s where I belong
D#
With the city speeding past me
G#m/D# E/B
I have never felt so free beneath the sky
Em/B
They say we're born to die
B
But I was born to be alive
B E/B
Oooh oooh
[Verse 2]
B
Never been a sucker for a valentine
B
I'm a holy motherfucker with my head held high
C#m
And the wind is drying over all the tears I've cried
F#/C#
Like a life line
B
Used to worry crazy what the future held
B
But life ain't gonna take me till I trust myself
C#m
So with 2 hands on the wheel think of nothing else
F#/C#
But my power
[Pre-chorus]
C#m
I was screaming all the words
F#/C#
Shouting lyrics out the sunroof of my car
Singing
[Chorus]
B
Hey there Delilah
E/B
I don't need someone to love
C#m
I'm a million miles from anyone
F#/C#
but that’s where I belong
D#
With the city speeding past me
G#m/D# E/B
I have never felt so free beneath the sky
Em/B
They say we're born to die
B
But I was born to be alive
B E/B
Oooh oooh
[Outro]
B
I don't know :)
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How to play Born To Be Alive
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#/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.