Now playing

Eat You Alive

Chords

5.088 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Emajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/4

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 4Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

First verse is strummed with simple downstrokes on the beat, arranged in groups
Sounds fine without the capo for low voices!
====E=====A=====C#m=====B===
e|--0----0----0----0-|
B|--0----0----0----0-|
G|--1----2----6----4-|
D|--2----2----6----4-|
A|--2----0----4----2-|
E|--0----0----0----0-|
======================
Capo 4
[Verse 1]
Well Ehe said to me, child, I'm aAfraid for your Esoul
   AThese C#mthings that you're after, they Acan't be conBtrolled
This Bbeast that you're after will C#meat you aAlive
And Aspit out your Ebones
A E
[Verse 2]
   AShe'll Estring you along and she'll Asell you a Elie
    Athere's C#mnothing but pain on the Aedge of a Bknife
BThere is no courage in C#mflirting with Afear
To Aprove you're aElive
A E
[Verse 3]
   AI've Eseen the true face of the Athings you call ELife
   AThe C#mvoice of the siren that Aholds your deBsires
But BDeath, she is cunning, and C#mclever as Ahell
And she'll eat you alEive
[Outro]
  Oh…
A E    A  E
A C#m  A  B
B      C#m A
Oh, she'll Aeat you aElive
A E     A E    A E    A

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Eat You Alive

by The Oh Hellos

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

First verse is strummed with simple downstrokes on the beat, arranged in groups

Sounds fine without the capo for low voices!

E A C#m B

======================

e|--0----0----0----0-|

B|--0----0----0----0-|

G|--1----2----6----4-|

D|--2----2----6----4-|

A|--2----0----4----2-|

E|--0----0----0----0-|

======================

Capo 4

[Verse 1]

E A E

Well he said to me, child, I'm afraid for your soul

A C#m A B

These things that you're after, they can't be controlled

B C#m A

This beast that you're after will eat you alive

A E

And spit out your bones

A E

[Verse 2]

A E A E

She'll string you along and she'll sell you a lie

A C#m A B

there's nothing but pain on the edge of a knife

B C#m A

There is no courage in flirting with fear

A E

To prove you're alive

A E

[Verse 3]

A E A E

I've seen the true face of the things you call Life

A C#m A B

The voice of the siren that holds your desires

B C#m A

But Death, she is cunning, and clever as hell

And she'll eat you alive

[Outro]

Oh…

A E A E

A C#m A B

B C#m A

A E

Oh, she'll eat you alive

A E A E A E A

About Eat You Alive Chords by The Oh Hellos

Learn how to play Eat You Alive by The Oh Hellos with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Eat You Alive chords”, “Eat You Alive guitar chords”, or “The Oh Hellos Eat You Alive chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Eat You Alive chords and for experienced players who want accurate Eat You Alive lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, C#m, B, G, D.

FAQ — Eat You Alive by The Oh Hellos

How do I play "Eat You Alive" by The Oh Hellos on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Eat You Alive" by The Oh Hellos on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Eat You Alive" by The Oh Hellos free?

Yes. The chords for "Eat You Alive" by The Oh Hellos are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Eat You Alive" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Eat You Alive" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Eat You Alive"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Eat You Alive" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Eat You Alive" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Eat You Alive" by The Oh Hellos with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Oh Hellos below.

What key is "Eat You Alive" in?

The chords for "Eat You Alive" show the original chord names (including E, A, C#m, B, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.