I'm Alive
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D A
In the ways of life, I've tried to be what I could not be
Bm F#m
I've lost my fights so many times that almost quit
G D
Always thought I was doing the best and the right
E A
Did not know what was wrong
I play on the bad side?
D A
When I met you, was not knowing where to go
Bm F#m
You were the light at the end of the tunnel that I was in
G D
Everything in my life became wonderful and nice
E A
That's the reason I ask you again and please
D A Bm F#m
Take me higher than the sky that is above me
G D E A
Take me faster than my eyes can see
D A Bm F#m
Make me breathe so deep that both my lungs explode
G D A
And if on the street people think: "He's crazy", I don't know
D
I'm alive
D A
When I met you, was not knowing where to go
Bm F#m
You were the light at the end of the tunnel that I was in
G D
Everything in my life became wonderful and nice
E A
That's the reason I ask you again and please
D A Bm F#m
Take me higher than the sky that is above me
G D E A
Take me faster than my eyes can see
D A Bm F#m
Make me breathe so deep that both my lungs explode
G D A
And if on the street people think: "He's crazy", I don't know
D
I'm alive
Solo
D A Bm F#m G D E A
D A Bm F#m G D E A
D A Bm F#m G D A D
D A Bm F#m
Take me higher than the sky that is above me
G D E A
Take me faster than my eyes can see
D A Bm F#m
Make me breathe so deep that both my lungs explode
G D A
And if on the street people think: "He's crazy"
D A Bm F#m
Take me higher than the sky that is above me
G D E A
Take me faster than my eyes can see
D A Bm F#m
Make me breathe so deep that both my lungs explode
G D E A
And if on the street people think: "He's crazy", I don't know
D A Bm F#m
I'm alive
G D
I'm alive, I'm alive
E A
Baby, I'm alive (yeah)
Final D A Bm F#m G D E A D
How to play I'm Alive
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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.