Survival
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[Intro]d: G7+ F#m4/7 G7+ F#m4/7
Verse:
G7+ F#m4/7
I'll never be an angel
G7+ F#m4/7
I'll never be a saint it's true
G7+ F#m4/7
I'm too busy surviving
G7+
Whether it's heaven or hell
F#m4/7
I'm gonna be living to tell, so
Bridge:
Em F#m7
Here's my story {my story}
G9 A
No risk no glory {no glory}
A little
Chorus:
Bm7
Up and down and all around
A G7+ F#m4/7
It's all about survival
(verse)
Em F#m7
Here's my question {my question}
G9 F#m7
Does your criticism {criticism}
Em4 F#m7
Have you caught up in what you cannot see
G9
Well if you give me respect
A
Then you'll know what to expect, a little
Chorus:
Bm7
Up and down and all around
A
It's all about survival
G7+
Up and down and all around
F#m4/7
It's all about survival
G7+ F#m4/7 G7+ A
(verse)
(bridge)
(Chorus, repeat 3 times)
G7+ F#m4/7
{Up and down and all around}
I'll never be an angel
G7+ F#m4/7
{Up and down and all around, survival}
G7+ F#m4/7
{Up and down and all around}
G7+ F#m4/7
I'll never be a saint it's true
{Up and down and all around, survival}
(repeat and fade)
How to play Survival
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. 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.