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Alive

X Japan

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Alive by X Japan in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Normal Tempo)
  Am6/E   Esus2   Am6/E   Esus2
  D#dim D#dim/F#   B7   B7
  Am6/E   Esus2   Am6/E   Esus2

Instruments (Slower)
  Em   Em/D   C F/A   B7
  Em   Em/D   C Am   B7

Verse (Slower)
I'm WEmandering The Town All Light B7/D#Off. I Don't Know Where DI'm Leaving For B7/D#             Em     Em​
The MuEmddy Rain Start To Fall On Me. AndB7/D# I'm Walking Down TDo Subway B/D#               Em     Em​
I Can't See All AEmround Me. Get Me Out Of Here  D​
Talk To Me ICf Someone Is IAm7n This DB7arkEm/Bness B7​
I'm OEmut Of My Head. Out Of My MiDnd
Tell Me WherCe I'm What's Am7Going On, Oh PlB7ease   B7​

Instruments
  Em   C/E Em   Em   C/E Em

Verse
  D    Something Is Hiding Me Off.        Cmaj7        D   Is This The Wall Of My Heart       B7​
  Em    I Have Been Lost So Many Things I'veD Got
  Em    For Long Time I've Been Searching For My Way    D​
I Carry OCn, Carry On ..B7.

Instruments (Solo)
  Em   C   D B7   C D
  Em   C   D B7   C D
  Em   D   C   B7
  Em   D   C   B7

Bridge (Guitar Riff)
I'm So SpitinCg    F#   G  A  B  A  G  F#To TheB7ir UgBlyF# HeGarG#t  A  B  A  G​
  CTo This    F#    G  A  B  A  G  F#     B7   BSoF# StGooG#d WAorBldA  G​
Everyday AmI Forbear To FalGl The Tears. FDon't Wanna Be Down                E​
EverynighAmt Hurt Is So Deep   G  A  B/G    C  D​
In My HeaCrt. Is This My Life. Oh!D Show Me Please

Instruments
  D#dim D7   B7(b13)   D#dim D7   B7(b13)

Breakdown
  Am/C    The Wall Close To B7/F#Me.  It's So PaAm6inful, SF#m7(b5)top It!
  Am/C#    Is There Someone To Help MeF#m7(b5)​
 PClease Get Me Out Of Here. Oh! Get Me Out!  F#m7(b5)​

Instruments
  F#m7(b5) Em F#m7(b5) Em/G F#m7(b5) Em
  Am G Am G/B Am G/B [2/4]
  B7

Bridge
  Em    Dead Or D/F#Alive, No Place To Run G  E/G#​
  Am    GetC It Settled Once And For All  B7/D#​
  Em    Dead Or AlD/F#ive, Can't Live In The PastG     E/G#​
  Am    OnlCy One Way To LB7ive

Hook
  C    Give My HeDart Finishing Blow   G    B7   Am   B7​
  C    IDf I Could Only EmTurn My Back  D/F#     G  Am   G  D/F#​
  C    Let Me DDo Screaming High    G  B7   Am   B7​
  C    Squeeze The ThroDes Of Death For Me

Post-Hook
It CEmomes Here The Blame I'd Done Before B7/D#​
Fall OnD Me As If It Grow B/D#In My Brain   Em​
The UgEmly Side Of Myself Tears MeB7/D# Up
At TDhis Time I CB/D#an't Go Back

Instruments (Key Change)
  Fm Fm7   A#m/F Fm
  Fm Fm7   A#m/F [2/4]
  G# D#/G C# A#m   C

Hook
  C#    Give My HearD#t Finishing Blow         G#       C7​
  C#    If I D#Couldn't Run From TFmhe Past  D#/G     G#   A#m    G#   D#/G​
  C#    Let Me Do SD#creaming High         G#       C7​
  C#    Disclose The FeelingD# Inside Of Me

Instruments
  Fm C7   G# F7   A#m C#   C7

Bridge
  Fm    Dead Or AlC7/Give, Can't Live In The PaG#st        F7​
  A#m    Only C#One Way To Live   C7​

Hook
  C#    Give My HearD#t Finishing Blow         G#       C7​
  C#    If I D#Couldn't Run From TFmhe Past  D#/G     G#   A#m    G#   D#/G​
  C#    Let Me Do SD#creaming High         G#       C7​
  C#    DisclD#ose ThD#e Feeling Inside Of Me.....

Instruments (Slower)
  Fm   C7   D# C7/E   Fm

Outro (no drum)
The Fight Is Over. ThFme Mad Rain Had GoC7ne Past OverD# Me C7/E                Fm​
  Fm    Blood Is FC7/Elowing Down.      D#       C7/ETear Is Flowing DoFmwn
  Fm    Now   C7/E       D#        C7/E        I'm Alive And I'm Walking To Town Again.....
Also available in: Abm6/Eb (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Alive?

The chords for Alive are: Am6/E, Esus2, D#dim, D#dim/F#, B7, Em, Em/D, C, F/A, Am, B7/D#, D

What is the original key of Alive?

The original key is Abm6/Eb.

What is the difficulty of playing Alive?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Alive in another key?

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

Can Alive be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Alive on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Alive?

Alive uses 12 chords: Am6/E, Esus2, D#dim, D#dim/F#, B7, Em, Em/D, C, F/A, Am, B7/D#, D

What is the easiest way to play 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 Alive released in?

Alive was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Alive?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch 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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