Survive
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Intro:
C Am
I play the stereo loud
E F E Am C
When I'm a way from the maddening crowd
Fmaj7 Gsus G
Smokin', jokin', clowns we all are
C Am
Sometimes, kind of get really ill
E F E Am C
when I re ceive my monthly telephone bill
Fmaj7
You say it, and I'll pay it,
Gsus G
'cause it just helps me to
C F
Survive, stay alive,
G C C/B
Till I see you a gain
Am Dm
Survive, stay alive
Gsus C
can't say where it ends
C Am
Clouds lift, and there are mountains below
E F E Am C
Been a while since I've seen any snow
Fmaj7 Gsus G
It's chillin', so thrillin', so good to be back
C Am
Feels nice, to be home for a while
E F E Am C
Let's sip cham pagne till we break into smiles
Fmaj7 Gsus G
We'll go dancin', romancin', 'cause you're the reason I
C F
Sur vive, stay alive
G C C/B
Through the thick and the thin
Am Dm
Survive, stay alive
Gsus C
Where will it all end
Am C
My bags ain't un packed,
Am C F
cause I've got to go back and play,
Gsus G
But I know we'll both...
C F
Sur vive, stay alive
G C C/B
Through the thick and the thin
Am Dm
Survive, stay alive
Gsus C
Un til it all ends
C F
Survive, stay alive,
G C C/B
Till I see you a gain
Am Dm
Survive, stay alive
Gsus C
can't say where it ends
How to play Survive
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.