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Only Alive 
G                       A7
When you happened by my open eyes could see, 
   D7                               G
My sleeping hands awoke and almost reached,
                                        A7
I was full of life till you walked on by 
       C          G       C       D       G
Then I went right back to feeling sad and lonely 
A7  D7    G
And only alive. 
G                       A7
For a moment my heart began to beat, 
   D7                               G
My puppet legs responded to your strings, 
                                        A7
And my shuffling feet started stepping high 
       C          G       C       D       G
Then I went right back to feeling sad and lonely 
A7  D7    G
And only alive. 
G                  A7           D7
For all the things worth living for 
            Em
Left me for someone new 
F#7                  D7
And all of those things I lost 
      G                            A7
I was left condemned to a lonely life 
       C          G       C       D       G
Then I went right back to feeling sad and lonely 
A7  D7    G
And only alive.

Only Alive chords and lyrics

Free chords for Only Alive by Roy Orbison. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Only Alive

Only Alive Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play Only Alive by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Only Alive chords”, “Only Alive guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison Only 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 Only Alive chords and for experienced players who want accurate Only Alive lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, A7, D7, C, D, Em.

Frequently asked questions about Only Alive

How do I play "Only Alive" by Roy Orbison on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Only Alive" by Roy Orbison 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.

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Can I transpose "Only Alive" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Only Alive"?

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

Is "Only Alive" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Only Alive" in?

The chords for "Only Alive" show the original chord names (including G, A7, D7, C, D, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.