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[Intro]
F#m   E   Dx2
[Verse]
F#mI was bEorn in a thDunderstorm,
F#mI grew Eup overnDight, F#mI played alEone,
I'm playing Don my own, I survBmived.
Hey, F#mI wanted Eeverything I nDever had,
F#mlike the lEove that coDmes with life
F#mI wer'e Eenvy and I Dhated it,
but I survC#ived.
[Pre Chorus]
I had F#mone way ticket to a Eplace where aDll the demons go,
where the wF#mind don't change and nEothing in the ground cDan ever grow,
No hF#mope, just lies and you're tEaught to cry iDn your pillow,
but I'll survC#ive.
[Chorus]
I'm still brF#meathiEng, I'm still brDeathBing,
I'm still brF#meathiEng, I'm still brDeathBing,
I'm alF#mive,E  A  D  
I'm alF#mive,E  A  D  
I'm alAive,E  F#m  D  
I'm alF#mive.E  A  D  
[Verse 2]
F#mI found sEolace in the strDangest place,
F#mway in the bEack of my mDind.
F#mI saw my lEife in a strDanger's face C#and it was mine.
[Pre chorus]
I had F#mone way ticket to a Eplace where Dall the demons go,
where the wF#mind don't change and nEothing in the ground cDan ever grow,
No hF#mope, just lies and you're tEaught to cry Din your pillow,
but I'll survC#ive.
[Chorus]
I'm still brF#meathiEng, I'm still brDeathBing,
I'm still brF#meathiEng, I'm still brDeathBing,
I'm alF#mive,E  A  D  
I'm alF#mive,E  A  D  
I'm alAive,E  F#m  D  
I'm alF#mive.E  A  D  
[Reprise]
F#mYou took it all, Ebut I'm still breathing.
AYou took it all, Dbut I'm still breathing.
F#mYou took it all, Ebut I'm still breathing.
AYou took it all, Dbut I'm still breathing.
AYou took it all, Ebut I'm still breathing.
F#mYou took it all, Dbut I'm still breathing.
F#mYou took it all, Ebut I'm still breathing.
AYou took it all, Dbut I'm still breathing.
Bridge:
BmI had made every single mistake
thF#mat you could ever poEssibly make.
I Bmtook and I took and I took what you gave
but yF#mou never noticed that EI was in pain.
I kBmnew what I wanted, I went in and got it.
F#mDid all the things that you sEaid that I wouldn't,
I tBmold you that I would never be forgotten,
And F#mall in spite of yoEuC#  
[Chorus]
I'm still brF#meathiEng, I'm still brDeathBing,
I'm still brF#meathiEng, I'm still brDeathBing,
I'm alF#mive,E  A  D  
(You took it all but I'm still breathing. You took it all but I'm still breathing.)
I'm alF#mive,E  A  D  
(You took it all but I'm still breathing. You took it all but I'm still breathing.)
I'm alAive,E  F#m  D  
(You took it all but I'm still breathing. You took it all but I'm still breathing.)
[Outro]
I'm alive.
I'm alF#mive,E  A  D  
I'm alF#mive,E  A  D  
I'm alAive,E  F#m  D  
I'm alF#mive.E  A  D  F#m  
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The story behind the song

"Alive" is a powerful anthem that explores themes of survival and resilience. Originally intended for Adele, the song found its home with Sia, who delivers an electrifying vocal performance. It's a midtempo pop and synth-pop track that builds with intensity, reflecting a journey through hardship to a place of strength. Playing this song feels like a declaration of endurance, a testament to overcoming challenges and emerging stronger.

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