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                                 Heathen, 2002
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Tuning: Standard
[Intro]
Cm  Bb  F
[Verse 1]
GmI       Fwish I was CsmaCm7rter
GmI       Fgot so lost on thCe sCm7hore
GmI       Fwish I was   CtallCm7er 
GmThings really Fmatter to   CmCm7e
[Chorus]
But EbI put my face in toD7morrow
BbI believe we're not alF7one 
EbI believe in D7Beatles
BbI believe my little soul has gCrown 
And I'm Ebstill so aC7fraid
Yes, I'm Ebstill so aC7fraid
Yea, I'm Ebstill so aFfraid 
On my GmownF  C  Cm7  
On my Gmown F  C  Cm7  
[Verse 2]
What made my life so wonderful?
What made me feel so bad?
I used to wake up the ocean
I used to walk on clouds 
[Chorus]
If I put faith in medication
If I can smile a crooked smile 
If I can talk on television 
If I can walk an empty mile
Then I won't feel afraid
No, I won't feel afraid
I won't be, be afraid 
Anymore
Anymore
Anymore

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The story behind the song

David Bowie was known for his frequent reinvention and visual presentation, often referred to as the "chameleon of rock." His music, stagecraft, and fashion had a significant impact on popular culture, exploring various styles like glam rock, art rock, and electronica throughout his career. This song plays with the vulnerability suggested by its title, inviting a reflective mood.

AI-written from these sources:David Bowie — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Afraid

by David Bowie

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Cm7

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Heathen, 2002

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Tuning: Standard

[Intro]

Cm Bb F

[Verse 1]

Gm F C Cm7

I wish I was smarter

Gm F C Cm7

I got so lost on the shore

Gm F C Cm7

I wish I was taller

Gm F C Cm7

Things really matter to me

[Chorus]

Eb D7

But I put my face in tomorrow

Bb F7

I believe we're not alone

Eb D7

I believe in Beatles

Bb C

I believe my little soul has grown

Eb C7

And I'm still so afraid

Eb C7

Yes, I'm still so afraid

Eb F

Yea, I'm still so afraid

Gm F C Cm7

On my own

Gm F C Cm7

On my own

[Verse 2]

What made my life so wonderful?

What made me feel so bad?

I used to wake up the ocean

I used to walk on clouds

[Chorus]

If I put faith in medication

If I can smile a crooked smile

If I can talk on television

If I can walk an empty mile

Then I won't feel afraid

No, I won't feel afraid

I won't be, be afraid

Anymore

About Afraid Chords by David Bowie

Learn how to play Afraid by David Bowie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Afraid chords”, “Afraid guitar chords”, or “David Bowie Afraid 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 Afraid chords and for experienced players who want accurate Afraid lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Bb, F, Gm, C, Cm7.

FAQ — Afraid by David Bowie

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What key is "Afraid" in?

The chords for "Afraid" show the original chord names (including Cm, Bb, F, Gm, C, Cm7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.