So We Can Stay Alive
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[Verso 1]
G
Imagine this: we make things right
D
So beautiful, we cling tonight
Em
To all our dreams, we pin them up
C
We lose our minds if we lose our hope
G
We swear to change, but we bottle it
D
Stick to our guns and all our sins
Em
We bury fear, we drink to it
C
We might cheat death if we worship it
Refrão
[Refrão]
G
So we can stay alive
D
Our sex, our power, our drive
Em
We lose ourselves inside
C
So we can feel alive
[Verso 2]
G
You're the one who should be on trial
D
For all your hate and your denial
Em
Be careful what it is you break
C
Every broken thing can't be fixed
G
And all those fragile things we are
D
They find their voice, they find their power
Em
They take a grip around your throat
C
They keep squeezing till your life runs out
[Refrão]
G
So we can stay alive
D
Our sex, our power, our drive
Em
We lose ourselves inside
C
So we can feel alive
[Ponte]
G
(Masochistic victim sadist
D
Victor vanquish valour sadness
Em C
Lust and love, our lives, our blindness)
G
(We can feel alive)
D
All alone we fight the fear
Em
By ourselves in every way
C
(We can feel alive)
G
All our lust, all our greed
D
All our hate, we're on our knees
Em
(We can feel)
C
Hear us beg, hear us pray
[Refrão]
G
We can stay alive
D
We can stay alive
Em
We can stay alive
C
We can stay alive
G D
We can stay alive
Em C
We can stay alive
How to play So We Can Stay 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.