I Will Survive
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Intro: E
Am Dm
At first I was afraid I was petrified
G C
I kept thinking I could never live_ without you by_my_side
F7M B7
But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
E E7 F B7 E E7
And I grew strong, and I learned how to ge ta_long
Am Dm
And so you're back from outer space
G C
I Just walked in to find you here without that look up on your face
F7M B7
I should have changed that stupid lock I should have made you leave your key
E E7
If I'd have known for just on esecond you'd be back to bother me
[Refrão]Am Dm
Oh now go walk out the door
G C
Just turn around now cause you're not welcome anymore
F7M B7
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with desire
E E7
Did you think I'd crumble,you think I'd lay down and die
Am Dm
Oh no not I, I will survive
G C
Oh as long as I know how to love I know I'll bea live
F7M B7
I've got all my life to live I've got all my love to give
E E7
And I'll_ survive, I_will survive, hey! hey
Interlude: Am Dm G C F7M B7 E E7 Am Dm G CF B7 E E7
Am Dm
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
G C
Just trying hard tomend the piece sof my broken heart
F7 B7
And I spent oh so many nights just feeling sorry for myself
E E7
I used to cry but now I hold my head up high
Am Dm
And you'll see me with somebody new
G C
I'm not that chaine duplit tlepers on still in love with you_
F7M B7
And so you felt like droppin' in, and just expect me to be free__
E E7
Now I'm savin' all my lovin' for someone who's lovin' me_
[Refrão]Am Dm
Oh now go walk out the door
G C
Just turnaround now cause you're not welcome anymore
F7M B7
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with desire
E E7
Did you think I'd crumble,you think I'd lay down and die
Am Dm
Oh no not I, I will survive
G C
Oh as long as I know how to love I know I'll be alive
F7M B7
I've go tall my life to live I've go tall my love to give
E E7 (NC)
And I'll survive, I will survive oh
Am Dm
Oh now go walk out the door
G C
Just turnaround now cause you're not welcome anymore
F7M B7
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with desire
E E7
Did you think I'd crumble, you think I'd lay down and die
Am Dm
Oh no not I, I will survive
G C
Oh as long as I know how to love I know I'll be alive
F7M B7
I've go tall my life to live I've go tall my love to give
E E7
And I'll survive, I will survive, hey! hey
Interlude: Am Dm G C F7M B7 E E7 Am Dm G C F B7 E E7
F7M B7
But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
E E7
And I grew Strong, and I learned how to get along
Am Dm
Oh now go walk out the door
G C
Just turnaround now cause you're not welcome anymore
F7M B7
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with desire
E E7
Did you think I'd crumble, you think I'd lay down and die
Am Dm
Oh no not I, I will survive (Fade out)
How to play I Will Survive
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.