We Are Alive

Chords4.43 votes
Listen on
YouTubeSpotifyApple Music
15
Original
Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams
Without capo for the album version, for live versions most of the times with capo II
C
There's a cross up yonder on Calvary Hill
G
There's a slip of blood on a silver knife
F C
There's a graveyard kid down below
G
Where at night the dead come to life
F C
Well above the stars they crackle and fire
G
A dead man's moon throws seven rings
F C
We’d put our ears to the cold grave stones
G
This is the song they’d sing
F C
We are alive
G
And though our bodies lie alone here in the dark
F C
Our spirits rise
F
To carry the fire and light the spark
C G
To stand shoulder to shoulder and heart to heart
C F C C F G F C C G
C F C
A voice cried I was killed in Maryland in 1877
G
When the railroad workers made their stand
F C
I was killed in 1963
G
One Sunday morning in Birmingham
C F C
I died last year crossing the southern desert
G
My children left behind in San Pablo
F C
Well they’ve left our bodies here to rot
G
Oh please let them know
F C
We are alive
G
And though our bodies lie alone here in the dark
F C
Our spirits rise
F
To carry the fire and light the spark
C G
To stand shoulder to shoulder and heart to heart
C FC C FG F C CG
X2
F
Let your mind rest easy
G C
Sleep well my friend
F G
It’s only our bodies that betray us in the end
C F C
Well I awoke last night in the dark and dreamy deep
F G
From my head to my feet my body’d gone stone cold
F C
There were worms crawling all around me
G
My fingers scratchin’ at an earth black and six foot low
F C
Alone in the blackness of my grave
G
Alone I’d been left to die
F C
Then I heard voices calling all ‘round me
The earth rose above me
G
My eyes filled with sky
F C
We are alive
G
And though our bodies lie alone here in the dark
F C
Our spirits rise
F
To carry the fire and light the spark
C G F C
To stand shoulder to shoulder and heart to heart
F C G F C F C
To stand shoulder to shoulder and heart to heart
F C
We are alive
C F C C F G F C C G

We Are Alive chords and lyrics

Free chords for We Are Alive by Bruce Springsteen. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Without capo for the album version, for live versions most of the times with capo II
C       F C     C       F G     F       C       C G
C       F C     C       F G     F       C       C G     X2
The earth rose above me
C       F C     C       F G     F       C       C G

We Are Alive Chords by Bruce Springsteen

Learn how to play We Are Alive by Bruce Springsteen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “We Are Alive chords”, “We Are Alive guitar chords”, or “Bruce Springsteen We Are 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 We Are Alive chords and for experienced players who want accurate We Are Alive lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, F, A.

Frequently asked questions about We Are Alive

How do I play "We Are Alive" by Bruce Springsteen on guitar?

Open the free chords for "We Are Alive" by Bruce Springsteen 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 "We Are Alive" by Bruce Springsteen free?

Yes. The chords for "We Are Alive" by Bruce Springsteen are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "We Are Alive" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "We Are Alive"?

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

Is "We Are Alive" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "We Are Alive" by Bruce Springsteen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bruce Springsteen below.

What key is "We Are Alive" in?

The chords for "We Are Alive" show the original chord names (including C, G, F, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.