I Will Survive
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Am7 Dm7 G7 C7+ F7+ Bº7 E7 E7/4 E
At first I was afraid
I was petrified
I kept thinking I could
never live
Without you by my
side
But then I spent so
many nights
Just thinking how
you'd done me wrong
I grew stronger
I learned how to get
along.
And so you're back
from outer space.
I just walked in to find
you here.
Without that look
upon your face.
I should have changed
that stuipid luck
I should have made
you leave your key
If I'd have known for
just one second
You'd be back to
brother me.
Oh now go
Walk out the door.
Just turn around now.
You're not welcome
anymore.
Weren't you the one.
Who tried to break me
with desire ?
Did you think I'd
crumble ?
Did you think I'd lay
down and die ?
Oh not I.
I will survive.
As long as I know
How to love
I know I’ll be alive.
I’ve got all my life to
live.
I’ve got all my love to
Give.
I will survive
I will survive ( solo )
It took all the strength
I had
Just not to fall apart.
I’m trying hard to
mend.
The peaces of my
broken heart.
And I spent oh so
many nights
Just felling sorry for
my self.
I used to cry.
But now I hold my
head up high.
And you’ll see me
With
somebody new.
I’m not that stupid
little person
Still in love with you..
And so you thougt
you’d just drop by,.
And you expect me to
be free.
But now I’m saving all
my lovin’
For someone who’s
lovin’me.
Oh now go
Walk out the door.
Just turn around now.
You're not welcome
anymore.
Weren't you the one.
Who tried to break me
with desire ?
Did you think I'd
crumble ?
Did you think I'd lay
down and die ?
Oh not I.
I will survive.
As long as I know
How to love
I know I’ll be alive.
I’ve got all my life to
live.
I’ve got all my love to
Give.
I will survive
I will survive
How to play I Will Survive
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.