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Keep Yourself Alive

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Written by Brian May
Album: Queen, 1973
[Verse 1]
      F
I was told a million times
           Bb             F
Of all the troubles in my way
How to grow a little wiser,
       Bb           F
Little better every day
         C
But if I crossed a million rivers
      Db
And I rode a million miles
         Ab
Then I'd still be where I started
          C
Bread and butter for a smile
       F
Well I sold a million mirrors
     Bb             F
In a shoppin' alley way
But I never saw my face
       Bb         F
In any window any day
          C
Well they say your folks are telling you
   Db
To be a superstar
      Ab
But I tell you just be satisfied
   A7
To stay right where you are
[Chorus]
D             G
Keep yourself alive
D             A
keep yourself alive
      D                 D
It'll take you all your time and a money
D     A         D
Honey you'll survive
[Verse 2]
          F
Well I've loved a million women
     Bb         F
In a belladonic haze
And I ate a million dinners
           Bb           F
Brought to me on silver trays
        C
Give me everything I need
           Db
To feed my body and my soul
         Ab
And I'll grow a little bigger
      C
Maybe that can be my goal
      F
I was told a million times
           Bb           F
Of all the people in my way
How I had to keep on trying
        Bb           F
And get better every day
         C
But if I crossed a million rivers
      Db
And I rode a million miles
         Ab
Then I'd still be where I started
A7
Still be where I started
[Chorus]
D             G     D             A
Keep yourself alive keep yourself alive
      D                 G              D
It'll take you all your time and money honey
A      D
You'll survive
D             G      D              A
Keep yourself alive, keep yourself alive
      D                 G
It'll take you all your time and money
   D       A    D
To keep me satisfied
[Bridge]
N.C.
Do you think you're better every day
No, I just think I'm two steps nearer to my grave
[Chorus]
D             G
Keep yourself alive
D             A
Keep yourself alive mm
    D                  G
You take your time and take your money
D        A     D
Keep yourself alive
F             Bb
Keep yourself alive
F             C
Keep yourself alive
F       Bb     F    C         F
All you people keep yourself alive
D             G      D              A
Keep yourself alive, keep yourself alive
      D                 G
It'll take you all your time and money
   D       A    D
To keep me satisfied
D             G
Keep yourself alive
D             A
Keep yourself alive
D       G      D        A     D
All you people keep yourself alive
D
Take you all your time and money honey
You will survive...

Keep Yourself Alive chords and lyrics

Free chords for Keep Yourself Alive by Queen. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Written by Brian May
Album: Queen, 1973
[Verse 1]
How to grow a little wiser,
But I never saw my face
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
And I ate a million dinners
How I had to keep on trying
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
N.C.
Do you think you're better every day
No, I just think I'm two steps nearer to my grave
[Chorus]
You will survive...

Keep Yourself Alive Chords by Queen

Learn how to play Keep Yourself Alive by Queen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Keep Yourself Alive chords”, “Keep Yourself Alive guitar chords”, or “Queen Keep Yourself 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 Keep Yourself Alive chords and for experienced players who want accurate Keep Yourself Alive lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Bb, C, Db, Ab, A7.

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Is "Keep Yourself Alive" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Keep Yourself Alive" in?

The chords for "Keep Yourself Alive" show the original chord names (including F, Bb, C, Db, Ab, A7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.