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Alive

X Japan

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Normal Tempo)
  Em6/B   Bsus2   Em6/B   Bsus2
  A#dim A#dim/C#   F#7   F#7
  Em6/B   Bsus2   Em6/B   Bsus2

Instruments (Slower)
  Bm   Bm/A   G C/E   F#7
  Bm   Bm/A   G Em   F#7

Verse (Slower)
I'm WBmandering The Town All Light F#7/A#Off. I Don't Know Where IA'm Leaving For  F#7/A#              Bm     Bm​
The MuBmddy Rain Start To Fall On Me. AndF#7/A# I'm Walking Down ToA Subway  F#/A#                Bm     Bm​
I Can't See All ABmround Me. Get Me Out Of Here  A​
Talk To Me IGf Someone Is IEm7n This DF#7arknBm/F#ess   F#7​
I'm OBmut Of My Head. Out Of My MiAnd
Tell Me WherGe I'm What's Em7Going On, Oh PlF#7ease    F#7​

Instruments
  Bm   G/B Bm   Bm   G/B Bm

Verse
  A    Something Is Hiding Me Off.        Gmaj7        A   Is This The Wall Of My Heart       F#7​
  Bm    I Have Been Lost So Many Things I'veA Got
  Bm    For Long Time I've Been Searching For My Way    A​
I Carry OGn, Carry On ..F#7.

Instruments (Solo)
  Bm   G   A F#7   G A
  Bm   G   A F#7   G A
  Bm   A   G   F#7
  Bm   A   G   F#7

Bridge (Guitar Riff)
I'm So SpitinGg    C#   D  E  F#   E  D TC#o TheiF#7r UglyF# HeC#artD  D#   E  F#   E  D​
  GTo This    C#    D  E  F#   E  D  C#     F#7  SoF# StC#oodD WD#orlEd F#   E  D​
Everyday EmI Forbear To FalDl The Tears. CDon't Wanna Be Down                B​
EverynighEmt Hurt Is So Deep   D  E  F#/D     G  A​
In My HeaGrt. Is This My Life. Oh!A Show Me Please

Instruments
  A#dim A7   F#7(b13)   A#dim A7   F#7(b13)

Breakdown
  Em/G    The Wall Close To F#7/C#Me.  It's So PaiEm6nful, StC#m7(b5)op It!
  Em/G#    Is There Someone To Help MeC#m7(b5)​
 PGlease Get Me Out Of Here. Oh! Get Me Out!  C#m7(b5)​

Instruments
  C#m7(b5) Bm C#m7(b5) Bm/D C#m7(b5) Bm
  Em D Em D/F# Em D/F# [2/4]
  F#7

Bridge
  Bm    Dead Or A/C#Alive, No Place To Run D  B/D#​
  Em    GetG It Settled Once And For All  F#7/A#​
  Bm    Dead Or AlA/C#ive, Can't Live In The PastD     B/D#​
  Em    OnlGy One Way To LF#7ive

Hook
  G    Give My HeAart Finishing Blow   D    F#7    Em   F#7​
  G    IAf I Could Only BmTurn My Back  A/C#     D  Em   D  A/C#​
  G    Let Me DAo Screaming High    D  F#7    Em   F#7​
  G    Squeeze The ThroAes Of Death For Me

Post-Hook
It CBmomes Here The Blame I'd Done Before F#7/A#​
Fall OnA Me As If It Grow F#/A#In My Brain    Bm​
The UgBmly Side Of Myself Tears MeF#7/A# Up
At TAhis Time I CF#/A#an't Go Back

Instruments (Key Change)
  Cm Cm7   Fm/C Cm
  Cm Cm7   Fm/C [2/4]
  D# A#/D G# Fm   G

Hook
  G#    Give My HearA#t Finishing Blow         D#       G7​
  G#    If I A#Couldn't Run From TCmhe Past  A#/D     D#   Fm   D#   A#/D​
  G#    Let Me Do SA#creaming High         D#       G7​
  G#    Disclose The FeelingA# Inside Of Me

Instruments
  Cm G7   D# C7   Fm G#   G7

Bridge
  Cm    Dead Or AlG7/Dive, Can't Live In The PaD#st        C7​
  Fm    OnlyG# One Way To Live  G7​

Hook
  G#    Give My HearA#t Finishing Blow         D#       G7​
  G#    If I A#Couldn't Run From TCmhe Past  A#/D     D#   Fm   D#   A#/D​
  G#    Let Me Do SA#creaming High         D#       G7​
  G#    DisclA#ose ThA#e Feeling Inside Of Me.....

Instruments (Slower)
  Cm   G7   A# G7/B   Cm

Outro (no drum)
The Fight Is Over. ThCme Mad Rain Had GoG7ne Past OverA# Me G7/B                Cm​
  Cm    Blood Is FG7/Blowing Down.      A#       G7/BTear Is Flowing DoCmwn
  Cm    Now   G7/B       A#        G7/B        I'm Alive And I'm Walking To Town Again.....
Also available in: Abm6/Eb (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Alive?

The chords for Alive are: Em6/B, Bsus2, A#dim, A#dim/C#, F#7, Bm, Bm/A, G, C/E, Em, F#7/A#, A

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: Em6/B, Bsus2, A#dim, A#dim/C#, F#7, Bm, Bm/A, G, C/E, Em, F#7/A#, A

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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