Stay Awake Stay Alive
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Intro:
F#m D E F#m A F#m A
then
F#m
[Verso 1]
F#m
I took the wheel with burning eyes
D E
Trying to stay awake just trying
F#m
to stay alive I lost control
somewhere in Colorado
D E F#m
But I avoided flashing lights
A E
Stay awake to stay alive
all we ever do is drive
[Refrão]
D
Let's sing a song about
E
the winter for a change
F#m A
The sunshine just makes
E
me close my eyes
D
Let's remember snowy nights
E
driving down the interstate
F#m A
Hoping that these tires don't
E E
slide not tonight oh not tonight
[Verso 2]
F#m
I watch the miles and the
D
signs disappear before my eyes
E F#m
Following the highway lines
Through foggy glass with music
D
loud snow falls from the clouds
E F#m
Fuck that I'm pulling over now
A E
Stay awake to stay alive
all we ever do is drive
[Refrão]
D
Let's sing a song about
E
the winter for a change
F#m A
The sunshine just makes
E
me close my eyes
D
Let's remember snowy nights
E
driving down the interstate
F#m A
Hoping that these tires don't
E E F#m D F#m D F#m D F#m D
slide not tonight oh not tonight
[Ponte]
F#m D
We drive we try
F#m D
We drive we try
F#m D
To make it through
F#m E
the night alive
F#m D
We drive we try
F#m D
We drive we try
F#m D
To live under these
F#m E
flashing lights
F#m D
We drive we try
F#m D
We drive we try
F#m D
To make it through
F#m E
the night alive
[Refrão]
D
Let's sing a song about
E
the winter for a change
F#m A
The sunshine just makes
E
me close my eyes
D
Let's remember snowy nights
E
driving down the interstate
D
Let's sing a song about
E
the winter for a change
F#m A
The sunshine just makes
E
me close my eyes
D
Stay awake just stay alive
How to play Stay Awake Stay Alive
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#m. 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.