Tonight Were Alive
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Capo 5
Intro: F C G x4
F C G
I've seen so many scenes
F C G
I've loved and lost my teens
Am Em
I've lived and died for the light
F G C
Tonight, tonight, we're alive
C
Let's go out and yell at the stars
C
We've got too many people and not enough cars
G
Let's keep it close, let's keep it close
G C
Let's keep it close, let's keep it close
F C G
I quit so many teams
F C G
I got drunk and jumped between the sheets
Am Em
When no one else is on our side
F G C
Tonight, tonight, we're alive
C
Let's go to a show right down the street
C
The ceilings are low but there's plenty of heat
G
Let's keep it close, let's keep it close
G C
Let's keep it close, let's keep it close
Am Em
Tomorrow, tomorrow, we're all gonna die
F G C
Tonight, tonight, we're alive
F G C
Tonight, tonight, we're alive (Let's keep it close, let's keep it close...)
F G C
Tonight, tonight, we're alive
F G C
Tonight, tonight, we're alive
F G C
Tonight, tonight, tonight, we're alive
How to play Tonight Were 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. 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.