I Can Survive - Ian McConnell

I Can Survive

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Intro
C C F G x2
C C
F
Say yes to life
G
Say yes to life!
 
[Verso 1]
C
I can survive
C
Minor injuries to my head and
F
I can survive
G
Roaches in the sheets of my bed and
C
I can survive HPV
C
I can survive without my weed
F G
I can survive without sunscreen
 
[Refrão]
C
And I can survive without you
Am F G
But thats not how I wanna live
C
I said, I can survive without you
Am F G
But thats not how I wanna live
 
[Verso 2]
C
I can survive
C
Closing doors on my toes
F
Losing touch with my bros
G
Acting fake at my shows, cringy Instagram posts
C
Whoa, I can survive a screen addiction
C
A repressive religion
F
Abnormal cell division
G
Loss of vision, time in prison
 
[Refrão]
C
And I can survive without you
Am F5 G5
But thats not how I wanna live
 
I said
C5
I can survive without you
A5 F5
But thats not how I wanna live
 
[Ponte]
G5
Oh
C5
Can we make it good?
 
Can we make it work?
A5
Are we destined to make each other hurt?
F5
My attachment makes my judgment worse
G5
But Im pretty sure, think Im sure, Im almost sure that
 
[Refrão]
C5
I can survive without you
N.C. F G
But thats not how I wanna live
C
I said, I can survive without you
 
But thats not how I wanna live

How to play I Can Survive

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is 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.

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