Come Alive
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G
Take away the make up and the clothes that I wear
Dm6/F
I've got a heart that's beating softly and it's gasping for air
C G
'Cause I'm alive, but I'm not living
G
Afraid to show you all the mess I hold deep inside
Dm6/F
Gotta knack for holding back and I'm the first one to hide
C G
'Cause I'm alive, but I'm not living
G
I never thought that I would find
Dm6/F
Someone who would take my mind
C
Off of who I used to be
G
What I left behind
G
You picked me up, oh my dear you saved me
F
And you make me feel like I'm not so crazy
C
With you
Am C
I come alive with you
G
I'll breathe you in and I'll hold you close
F
And where you are is where I'll go
Am
With you
C Am
I come alive with you
G
I come alive with you
G
You came in and you showed me what a love should be
Dm6/F
It was strange, you captivated every part of me
C G
Brought me to life and now I'm living
G
I never thought that I would find
Dm6/F
Someone who would take my mind
C
Off of who I used to be
G
What I left behind
G
You picked me up, oh my dear you saved me
F
And you make me feel like I'm not so crazy
C
With you
Am C
I come alive with you
G
I'll breathe you in and I'll hold you close
F
And where you are is where I'll go
Am
With you
C Am
I come alive with you
G
I come alive with you
G
Oh, oh, oh
Dm6/F
Oh, oh, oh
C Am C
Oh, oh, oh
G
You picked me up, oh my dear you saved me
Dm
And you make me feel like I'm not so crazy
C
With you
Am C
I come alive with you
G
I'll breathe you in and I'll hold you close
F
And where you are is where I'll go
Am
With you
C Am
I come alive with you
G
I come alive with you
Dm6/F
I come alive with you
C
Oh, oh, oh
Am C
I come alive with you
G
I’ll come alive with you
How to play Come Alive
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.