I'm Alive
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Intro: Ab C# Bb C# (2x)
Ab Eb
Nothing I say comes out right
Bb
I can't love without a fight
C#
No one ever knows my name
Ab
When I pray for sun, it rains
Eb
I'm so sick of wasting time
Bb
But nothings moving in my mind
C#
Inspiration can't be found
I get up and fall but...
[Refrão]
Ab
I'm ALIVE!
C F
I'm ALIVE! Oh, yeah
Eb
Between the good and bad's where you'll find me
Ab
Reaching for heaven
C#
I will fight
C Bb
And I'll sleep when I die
C C# E F Ab
I live, My life, I'm ALIVE!
Ab Eb
Every lover breaks my heart
Bb
And I know it from the start
C#
Still I end up in a mess
Ab
Every time I second Guess
Eb
All my friend's just run away
Bb
When I'm having a bad day
C#
I would rather stay in bed
But I know there's a reason...
[Refrão]
Ab
I'm ALIVE!
C F
I'm ALIVE! Oh, yeah
Eb
Between the good and bad's where you'll find me
Ab
Reaching for heaven
C#
I will fight
C Bb
And I'll sleep when I die
C C# E F Ab
I live, My life, I'm ALIVE!
INTERLUDE: Ab C# Bb C# (2x)
Eb
When I'm bored to death at home
C#
When he won't pick up the phone
When I'm stuck in second place
Eb
Those regrets I can't erase
Only I can change the end
C#
Of the movie in my head
There's no time for misery
E
I won't feel sorry for me
[Refrão]
Ab
I'm ALIVE!
C F
I'm ALIVE! Oh, yeah
Eb
Between the good and bad's where you'll find me
Ab
Reaching for heaven
C#
I will fight
C Bb
And I'll sleep when I die
C C# E F Ab
I live, My life, Ohhh!
Ab
I'm ALIVE!
C F
I'm ALIVE! Oh, yeah
Eb
Between the good and bad's where you'll find me
Ab
Reaching for heaven
C#
I will fight
C Bb
And I'll sleep when I die
C C# E F C# Eb E F C#
live, My life, I'm ALIVE!
How to play I'm Alive
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.