Love Will Keep Us Alive
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G
[Verse 1]
G
I was standing
G/F# Em7
All alone against the world outside
Cadd9
You were searching
D/F#
For a place to hide
G
Lost and lonely
G/F# Em7
Now you've given me the will to survive
Cadd9
When we're hungry
D/F# G
[Verse 2]
G
Don't you worry
G/F# Em7
Sometimes you've just gotta let it ride
Cadd9
The world is changing
D/F#
Right before your eyes
G
Now I've found you
G/F# Em7
There's no more emptiness inside
Cadd9
When we're hungry
D/F# G
Love will keep us alive
[Refrain]
Cadd9
I would die for you
Em7
Climb the highest mountain
Cadd9 D/F#
Baby, there's nothing I wouldn't do
[Verse 3]
G
Now I've found you
G/F# Em7
There's no more emptiness inside
Cadd9
When we're hungry
D/F# G
Love will keep us alive
[Bridge]
G G/F# Em7 Cadd9 D/F#
G G/F# Em7 Cadd9 D/F#
[Refrain]
Cadd9
I would die for you
Em7
Climb the highest mountain
Cadd9 D/F#
Baby, there's nothing I wouldn't do
[Verse 4]
G
I was standing
G/F# Em7
All alone against the world outside
Cadd9
You were searching
D/F#
For a place to hide
G
Lost and lonely
G/F# Em7
Now you've given me the will to survive
Cadd9
When we're hungry
D/F# G G/F# Em7
Love will keep us alive
[Outro]
Cadd9
When we're hungry
D/F# G G/F# Em7
Love will keep us alive
Cadd9
When we're hungry
D/F# Cadd9 D/F# G
Love will keep us alive
How to play Love Will Keep Us Alive
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.