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Stayin’ Alive

Bee Gees

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Stayin’ Alive by Bee Gees in the key of E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Em7   Em7   A7   A7
  Em7   Em7

Verse
Well, You Can Tell By Em7The Way I Use My Walk, I'm A Woman's Man, No Time To TDalk                      Em7​
Em7Music Loud And Women Warm, I've Been Kicked Around, Since I WDas Born                  Em7​
And Now It's Alright,A7 It's Okay, And You May Look TA7he Other Way
A7We Can Try To Understand, The New York Times'A7 Effect On Man

Hook
Em7Whether You're A Brother Or Whether You're A Mother, You're Stayin' Alive, Stayin' Alive     Em7​
Em7Feel The City Breakin' And Everybody Shakin', And We're Stayin' Alive, Stayin' Alive Em7​
Em7Ah, Ha, Ha, Ha, StaEm7yin' Alive, Stayin' Alive
AhEm7, Ha, Ha, Ha, StayiEmn' AliD/Eve,,,,Em     Bm7   Oh, When You Walk

Instruments
  Em7   Em7

Verse
Well Now, I Em7Get Low And I Get High, And If I Can't Get Either, DI Really Try           Em7​
Got The WingsEm7 Of Heaven On My Shoes, I'm A Dancin' Man And I Just CaDn't Lose                  Em7​
You Know It's Alright,A7 It's Okay, I'll Live To SeA7e Another Day
A7We Can Try To Understand, The New York Times'A7 Effect On Man

Hook
Em7Whether You're A Brother Or Whether You're A Mother, You're Stayin' Alive, Stayin' Alive     Em7​
Em7Feel The City Breakin' And Everybody Shakin', And We're Stayin' Alive, Stayin' Alive Em7​
Em7Ah, Ha, Ha, Ha, StaEm7yin' Alive, Stayin' Alive
AhEm7, Ha, Ha, Ha, StayiEmn' AliD/Eve,,,,Em,    Bm7   Oh....

Post-Hook
  Em7      Em7      A7          Life Goin' NowhA7ere, Somebody Help Me, SomebodA7y Help Me, Yeah
  Em7      Em7      A7          Life Goin' NowhA7ere, Somebody Help Me, Yeah (I'm StA7ayin' Alive)

Post-Hook
  Em7      Em7      A7          Life Goin' NowhA7ere, Somebody Help Me, SomebodA7y Help Me, Yeah
  Em7      Em7      A7          Life Goin' NowhA7ere, Somebody Help Me, Yeah
  Em7   I'mEm7 Stayin' Alive

Post-Hook
  Em7      Em7      A7          Life Goin' NowhA7ere, Somebody Help Me, SomebodA7y Help Me, Yeah
  Em7   (AhEm7....) A7       Life Goin' NowhereA7, Somebody Help Me, Yeah (I'm Stayin' Alive)
  Em7   I'mEm7 Stayin' Alive
(Fade)
Also available in: Fm7 (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Stayin’ Alive?

The chords for Stayin’ Alive are: Em7, A7, D, Em, D/E, Bm7

What is the original key of Stayin’ Alive?

The original key is Fm7.

What is the difficulty of playing Stayin’ Alive?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Stayin’ Alive in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Stayin’ Alive be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Stayin’ Alive on ukulele?

Chord Stayin’ Alive can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Stayin’ Alive?

Stayin’ Alive uses 6 chords: Em7, A7, D, Em, D/E, Bm7

What is the easiest way to play Stayin’ Alive?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Stayin’ Alive released in?

Stayin’ Alive was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Stayin’ Alive?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Stayin’ Alive to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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