Sole Survivor
View chords used in this chart
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F C C G F D Dm7 ...
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F C C G F D
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F C C G F
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D F/D C/D G/D F/D A/D G/D Bb/D A/D ........
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Bb C/Bb Bb C/Bb Bb A D ........
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D F/D C/D G/D F/D A/D G/D Bb/D A/D
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Bb C/Bb Bb C/Bb Bb A D
[verse #1]
C Bb C/Bb D
When I ran the hounds of hell
Bb C/Bb D
Twisted my foot, I nearly fell
Bbmaj7 C/Bb D
I was lucky, I was a live
Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7
One look back I could have died
[chorus]
Dm C/D G/D
I was the sole sur vi vor
G/D F/D C/D F/D C/D Dm
So -o -ole sur vi vor
Dm C/D G/D
Sole sur vi vor
G/D F/D C/D F/D C/D Dm
Sol -i -tar -y figh -ter
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G/D F/D C/D F/D C/D Dm
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D F/D C/D G/D F/D A/D G/D Bb/D A/D ........
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Bb C/Bb Bb C/Bb Bb A D ........
[verse #2]
C Bb C/Bb D
When I saw it, I was a -mazed
Bb C/Bb D
One time glory right in my gaze
Bbmaj7 C/Bb D
I saw the sorrow, I saw the joy
Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7
Right in the darkness none could de -stroy
[chorus]
Dm C/D G/D
I was the sole sur vi vor
G/D F/D C/D F/D C/D Dm
So -o -ole sur vi vor
Dm C/D G/D
Sole sur vi vor
G/D F/D C/D F/D C/D Dm7
Sol -i -tar -y figh -ter
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G/D F/D C/D F/D C/D Dm
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F C C G F D Dm7 ...
[flutes}
|Bb/D |C/D |Dm |Bb/D |
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|C/D |Dm |Dm |Bb/D |
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|C/D |Dm |Bb/D |C/D |
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
|Dm |Dm |
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[guitar]
|Gm7 |Am7 |
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D F/D C/D G/D F/D A/D G/D Bb/D A/D ........
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Bb C/Bb Bb C/Bb Bb A D ........
[verse #3]
C Bb C/Bb D
And from the wreckage I will a rise
Bb C/Bb D
Cast the ashes back in their eyes
Bbmaj7 C/Bb D
See the fire, I will de fend
Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7
Just keep on burning right to the end
[chorus/coda]
Dm C/D G/D
I be the sole sur vi vor
G/D F/D C/D F/D C/D Dm
So -o -ole sur vi vor
Dm C/D G/D
Sole sur vi vor
G/D F/D C/D F/D C/D Dm7
So -o -ole sur -vi -vor
Dm C/D G/D
Sole sur vi vor
G/D F/D C/D F/D C/D Dm
So -o -ole sur vi vor
Dm C/D G/D
Sole sur vi vor
G/D F/D C/D F/D C/D Dm7
So -o -ole sur -vi -vor
Dm C/D G/D
Sole sur vi vor
G/D F/D C/D F/D C/D Dm
So -o -ole sur vi vor
Dm C/D G/D
Sole sur vi vor
G/D F/D C/D F/D C/D Dm7
So -o -ole sur -vi -vor ..fade
How to play Sole Survivor
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.