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If I Ever Leave This World Alive

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Anytime when playing a "D" chord in this song, alternate it every
few strums by lifting the index finger 
off the string and strumming. The new chord will look like this: (XX0032)
[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
DIf I ever leave this world alive, 
GI'll thank ya' for things you did Din my life.
If I ever leave this world alive,
GI'll come back down and sit beside your Dfeet tonight.
Wherever I Aam, you'll always be.
More than Bmjust a memoGry.
If I Dever leave this Aworld alDive.
[Verse 2]
DIf I ever leave this world alive,
GI'll take on all the sadness, that I Dleft behind.
If I ever leave this world alive,
GThe madness that you feel will Dsoon subside.
So in a woArd, don't shed a tear.
I'll be Bmhere when it all gets Gweird.
If I Dever lAeave this world aliDve.A  
[Bridge]
e|D----------G--------D------------------------5-G5/10----7-D7/5-----3-2-|
B|-------------------------------------7----------------------------|
G|-0/7-------7---4-4-2-----0---------0/7----------------------------|
D|---------9-----------------4--------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------------------|
e|-2-3-2-0---A--------------------------|
B|-------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------|
  So when in doubt, just call my name
e|-0-2-0-----Bm--------------G-------|
B|-------3------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
      Just before you go insane
If I Dever leave this Aworld
Hey, I may Bmnever leave tGhis world
But if I Dever leave this Aworld alDive.A..she says
[Verse 3]
I'm oDkay, I'm alright
Though you have Bmgone from my Glife
You said that it Dwould,
Now everything Ashould,
Be alDrightA  
She says, I'm Dokay! I'm alright!
Though you have Bmgone from my Glife.
You said that it Dwould,
Now everything Ashould,
Be alDright.
AYeah, should be alDright.
[Outro]
D

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The story behind the song

Flogging Molly is an Irish-American Celtic punk band known for blending traditional Irish instruments with rock music. Led by Irish vocalist Dave King, the band formed in Los Angeles and gained a following by playing a mix of Irish traditional and rock music, often featuring King's poetic lyrics. This song, appearing on their release "Alive Behind the Green Door," embodies their unique sound. It plays like a heartfelt reflection on legacy and connection, even in absence.

AI-written from these sources:Flogging Molly — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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If I Ever Leave This World Alive

by Flogging Molly

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Anytime when playing a "D" chord in this song, alternate it every

few strums by lifting the index finger

off the string and strumming. The new chord will look like this: (XX0032)

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

If I ever leave this world alive,

G D

I'll thank ya' for things you did in my life.

If I ever leave this world alive,

G D

I'll come back down and sit beside your feet tonight.

Wherever I am, you'll always be.

Bm G

More than just a memory.

D A D

If I ever leave this world alive.

[Verse 2]

If I ever leave this world alive,

G D

I'll take on all the sadness, that I left behind.

If I ever leave this world alive,

G D

The madness that you feel will soon subside.

So in a word, don't shed a tear.

Bm G

I'll be here when it all gets weird.

D A D A

If I ever leave this world alive.

[Bridge]

D G D G D

e|------------------------------------------5-5/10----7-7/5-----3-2-|

B|-------------------------------------7----------------------------|

G|-0/7-------7---4-4-2-----0---------0/7----------------------------|

D|---------9-----------------4--------------------------------------|

A|------------------------------------------------------------------|

E|------------------------------------------------------------------|

e|-2-3-2-0-----------------------------|

B|-------------------------------------|

G|-------------------------------------|

D|-------------------------------------|

A|-------------------------------------|

E|-------------------------------------|

So when in doubt, just call my name

Bm G

e|-0-2-0--------------------------|

B|-------3------------------------|

G|--------------------------------|

D|--------------------------------|

A|--------------------------------|

E|--------------------------------|

Just before you go insane

D A

If I ever leave this world

Bm G

Hey, I may never leave this world

D A D A

But if I ever leave this world alive...she says

[Verse 3]

I'm okay, I'm alright

Bm G

Though you have gone from my life

You said that it would,

Now everything should,

D A

Be alright

She says, I'm okay! I'm alright!

Bm G

Though you have gone from my life.

You said that it would,

Now everything should,

Be alright.

A D

Yeah, should be alright.

[Outro]

About If I Ever Leave This World Alive Chords by Flogging Molly

Learn how to play If I Ever Leave This World Alive by Flogging Molly with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “If I Ever Leave This World Alive chords”, “If I Ever Leave This World Alive guitar chords”, or “Flogging Molly If I Ever Leave This World 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 If I Ever Leave This World Alive chords and for experienced players who want accurate If I Ever Leave This World Alive lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A, Bm, B, E.

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