How Did I Survive
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[Verso 1]
D
Dm A
Oh she did it again
D
She made that face again
She did that thing she did
Dm A
Now I'm dead
[Pré-Refrão]
D
I think I'm fine
I think I'm cool
I think I'm calm
Dm
I'm not calm
[Refrão]
A
How did I survive today
She was so cute
D
I think I died
Dm
And then I came back to life
A
Oh
How did I survive today
She was so cute
D
I think I died
Dm
And then I came back to life
[Verso 2]
A D
She said my name again
Like it was nothing then
Dm A
But something in her voice
Made me forget to breathe
C#m D
She brushed her hair aside
Dm
Sunlight on her eyes
A
I swear the world slowed down
Just to laugh at me
[Pré-Refrão]
D
I think I'm fine
I think I'm cool
I think I'm calm
Dm
I'm not calm
A
My heart's a fool
My mind's a mess
E A
I try my best
But girl, I'm stressed
[Refrão]
D
How did I survive today
Dm
She was so cute
A
I think I died
And then I came back to life
How did I survive today
She was so cute
D
I think I died
Dm
And then I came back to life
[Ponte]
D
If she ever looked my way
Dm
More than just a glance
I'd probably fall apart
A
I wouldn't stand a chance
D
If she ever said my name
Like she meant it, like she cared
I'd melt into the floor
A
Disappear into the air
{Final Chorus}
D
How did I survive today
Dm
She was so cute
I think I died
A
And then I came back to life
How do I survive her smile
D
Every time
Dm
I swear I die
A E Dm
And then I come back to life
How to play How Did I Survive
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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.