The Alternative
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: EbCapotraste:
3rd traste
* = strum once
[Intro]
C* A* Dm* G*
[Verse 1]
N.C.
Every car I get into could crash
A
But, oh man, do I love going fast
Dm
There’s a chance that this plane’s going down
G
But I don’t wanna stay on the ground
C
Since I found myself another half
A
Part of me says don’t get too attached
Dm
What if time’s gonna number our days
G
Guess my heart’s gonna break either way
[Chorus]
C
Love is a risk
A
But what’s the alternative?
Dm
Maybe sleeping at night all alone
G
Going it all on my own
C
Life is a risk (Ah, ah, ah)
A
But what’s the alternative? (Ah, ah, ah, ah)
Dm
When the planet keeps spinning around
G
I’d be somewhere missing out
C* G* F* Em* F*
[Verse 2]
C
Life is short, things could change in a blink
A
Every time I jump in I might sink
Dm
But what better way to learn how to swim
G
So screw it, I’m diving back in
[Chorus]
C
Love is a risk
A
But what’s the alternative?
Dm
Maybe sleeping at night all alone
G
Going it all on my own
C
Life is a risk (Ah, ah, ah)
A
But what’s the alternative? (Ah, ah, ah, ah)
Dm
When the planet keeps spinning around
G
I’d be somewhere missing out
C* G* F* Em* F*
[Bridge]
Am Dm Am
There’s some days I can’t believe you’re really gone
G
It’s tempting me to
Am Dm Am G
Build a fort out of our sheets to stay inside and never leave
[Chorus]
N.C. C
Love is a risk (Ah, ah, ah)
A
But what’s the alternative? (Ah, ah, ah, ah)
Dm
Maybe sleeping at night all alone
G
Going it all on my own
C
Life is a risk (life is a risk) (Ah, ah, ah)
A
But what’s the alternative? (Ah, ah, ah, ah)
Dm
When the planet keeps spinning around
G
I’d be somewhere missing out
C* G* F* Em* F*
C* G* F* Em* Fm*
What’s the alternative?
How to play The Alternative
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 E. 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.