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[Verse 1]
RaceB, life's a race
EbmAnd I am gonna win
GbYes, I am gonna win
And I'll ligHht the fuse
And I'll nGbever lose
And I choose to survivBe
Whatever it takes
BmYou wonGb't pull aheEbmad
I'll keep up the paGbce
And I'll reveal my Hstrength
To the whole humaGbn race
[Verse 2]
Yes I am preBpared
To stay alive
I won't GbfoEbmrgive, the vengeance iGbs mine
And I won't give iHn
Because I choose to tGbhrive
[Chorus]
YeGs, I'm gonBna win!
[Guitar Solo]
    A B  Eb  Ab Eb       G Eb Ab
[Verse 1]
RaceB, life's a race
EbmAnd I am gonna win
GbYes, I am gonna win
And I'll ligHht the fuse
And I'll nGbever lose
And I choose to survivBe
Whatever it takes
BmYou wonGb't pull aheEbmad
I'll keep up the paGbce
And I'll reveal my Hstrength
To the whole humaGbn race
FmYes, I'm gonna wiAbn!
Gb  Ab Gb Eb Ab  C G Ab  H G Ab Fm G Ab E Fm G Ab H G Ab Gb G Ab Gbm G Ab
[Chorus]
AbFight! Fight! Fight! Fight!
AbWin! Win! Win! Win!
Yes I'm gonna win!

All chords in this song (13)

The story behind the song

"Survival" was written to embody a powerful sense of conviction and the determination to achieve victory. Commissioned for the London 2012 Olympics, it served as the official song, played as athletes entered the stadium and during medal ceremonies. The song, from the band's 2012 album The 2nd Law, captures the spirit of competition and striving for greatness. Its music video further emphasized this by featuring a montage of Olympic moments, showcasing both triumphs and disappointments. Playing this song channels the intense drive to overcome challenges and succeed.

AI-written from these sources:Survival (Muse song) — Wikipedia ↗Muse (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Survival

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Ebm

Gbm

[Verse 1]

Race, life's a race

Ebm

And I am gonna win

Yes, I am gonna win

And I'll light the fuse

And I'll never lose

And I choose to survive

Whatever it takes

Bm Gb Ebm

You won't pull ahead

I'll keep up the pace

And I'll reveal my strength

To the whole human race

[Verse 2]

Yes I am prepared

To stay alive

Gb Ebm Gb

I won't forgive, the vengeance is mine

And I won't give in

Because I choose to thrive

[Chorus]

G B

Yes, I'm gonna win!

[Guitar Solo]

A B Eb Ab Eb G Eb Ab

[Verse 1]

Race, life's a race

Ebm

And I am gonna win

Yes, I am gonna win

And I'll light the fuse

And I'll never lose

And I choose to survive

Whatever it takes

Bm Gb Ebm

You won't pull ahead

I'll keep up the pace

And I'll reveal my strength

To the whole human race

Fm Ab

Yes, I'm gonna win!

Gb Ab Gb Eb Ab C G Ab H G Ab Fm G Ab E Fm G Ab H G Ab Gb G Ab Gbm G Ab

[Chorus]

Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!

Win! Win! Win! Win!

Yes I'm gonna win!

About Survival Chords by Muse

Learn how to play Survival by Muse with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Survival chords”, “Survival guitar chords”, or “Muse Survival 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 Survival chords and for experienced players who want accurate Survival lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, Ebm, Gb, H, Bm, G.

FAQ — Survival by Muse

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Can I transpose "Survival" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Survival"?

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

Is "Survival" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Survival" by Muse with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Muse below.

What key is "Survival" in?

The chords for "Survival" show the original chord names (including B, Ebm, Gb, H, Bm, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.