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Livin' On A Prayer

Bon Jovi

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro : Am... Am...
        F G Am

F (Once Upon A Time..)
G (Not So Long AmAgo..)

AmTommy Used To Work On The Docks
AmUnion's Been On Strike..
He's AmDown On His Luck
It's TFough.G. SAmo Tough..

AmGina Works The Diner All Day..
AmWorking For Her Man..
She AmBrings Home Her Pay..
For FLove.G. Hmm.. FoAmr Love..

She Says We've Got To FHoldG On..
To GWhat We'veAm Got..
It FDoesn't Make AG Difference
If We GMake It OrAm Not..
We've FGot EachG Other
And GThat's AAm Lot, FoFr Love..
We'll GGive It A Shot..

(Chorus)
AmOh.F. We'reG Halfway There..
CO.F.oh.G. Livin' On A Prayer
AmTake MyF Hand.. We'llG Make It I Swear
CO.F.oh.G. Livin' On A Prayer

Intro : Am..

AmTommy's Got His Six String In Hock..
Now AmHe's Holding In
What He AmUsed To Make It Talk
So FTough.G. Hmm.. It'Ams Tough..

AmGina Dreams Of Running Away..
When She AmCries In The Night
Tommy AmWhispers..
Baby It's FOk.G. AmSome Day..

We've Got To FHoldG On..
To GWhat We'veAm Got..
It FDoesn't Make AG Difference
If We GMake It OrAm Not..
We've FGot EachG Other
And GThat's AAm Lot, FoFr Love..
We'll GGive It A Shot..

(Chorus)
AmOh.F. We'reG Halfway There..
CO.F.oh.G. Livin' On A Prayer
AmTake MyF Hand.. We'llG Make It I Swear
CO.F.oh.G. Livin' On A Prayer
FLivin' On A Prayer..

Int. : Am F G C F G
       Am   F  G  C  F  Am    Huu..

We've Got To FHoldG On
GReady OrAm Not..
You FLive For The Fight
When That's GAll That You've Got

CmWooG#.. We'rA#e Halfway There..
D#Wo.G#.o.A#. Livin' On A Prayer
CmTake MyG# Hand..
And We'll A#Make It I Swear
D#Wo.G#.o.A#. Livin' On A Prayer

CmWooG#.. We'rA#e Halfway There..
D#Wo.G#.o.A#. Livin' On A Prayer
CmTake MyG# Hand..
And We'll A#Make It I Swear
D#Wo.G#.o.A#. Livin' On A Prayer

CmWooG#.. We'rA#e Halfway There..
D#Wo.G#.o.A#. Livin' On A Prayer
CmTake MyG# Hand..
Also available in: Em (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Livin' On A Prayer?

The chords for Livin' On A Prayer are: Am, F, G, C, Cm, G#, A#, D#

What is the original key of Livin' On A Prayer?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Livin' On A Prayer?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Livin' On A Prayer in another key?

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

Can Livin' On A Prayer be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Livin' On A Prayer on ukulele?

Chord Livin' On A Prayer can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Livin' On A Prayer?

Livin' On A Prayer uses 8 chords: Am, F, G, C, Cm, G#, A#, D#

What is the easiest way to play Livin' On A Prayer?

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 Livin' On A Prayer released in?

Livin' On A Prayer was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Livin' On A Prayer?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Livin' On A Prayer 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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