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Take Me Alive

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"Take Me Alive" - Chris Cornell
Chords by Joan's Genius 2009
       C7Gm7C7Gm7
Intro:     x2
Verse 1:
C7          Gm7           C7             Gm7
  I tried & tried to walk away to be the bigger man than me
C7          Gm7              C7      Gm7
        You made it hard for me, for me
C7             Gm7         C7             Gm7
   It's been a long lonely road, I didn't know which way to go
C7     Gm7           C7               Gm7
   You made my blood cold & filled me up with song
Chorus:
C7         Gm7               C7
   There's nowhere for me to go
      Gm7                C7
I'm a long way away from home
  Gm7                C7
I won't go without a fight
Gm7
You'll never take me alive
C7                   Gm7             C7
You'll never take me alive oh no you won't (4x)
Verse 2: 
C7             Gm7                C7           Gm7
   I tried and tried to shed your skin but you control me from within
C7      Gm7             C7          Gm7
   Your love has been a sin I won't forget tomorrow
(repeat Chorus)
Bridge: 
C7         Gm7
...........Ahhhhhh oh no (4x)
C7                         Gm7     C7         Gm7
You're the fire inside the circle, no retreat today (4x)
(You'll never take me alive oh no you won't)
C7              Gm7
You're the fire inside

Take Me Alive chords and lyrics

Free chords for Take Me Alive by Chris Cornell. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

"Take Me Alive" - Chris Cornell
Chords by Joan's Genius 2009
Intro: C7 Gm7 C7 Gm7 x2
Verse 1:
Chorus:
Verse 2: 
(repeat Chorus)
Bridge: 
(You'll never take me alive oh no you won't)

Take Me Alive Chords by Chris Cornell

Learn how to play Take Me Alive by Chris Cornell with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Take Me Alive chords”, “Take Me Alive guitar chords”, or “Chris Cornell Take Me 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 Take Me Alive chords and for experienced players who want accurate Take Me Alive lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C7, Gm7.

Frequently asked questions about Take Me Alive

How do I play "Take Me Alive" by Chris Cornell on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Take Me Alive" by Chris Cornell 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 "Take Me Alive" by Chris Cornell free?

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Can I transpose "Take Me Alive" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Take Me Alive"?

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

Is "Take Me Alive" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Take Me Alive" by Chris Cornell with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Chris Cornell below.

What key is "Take Me Alive" in?

The chords for "Take Me Alive" show the original chord names (including C7, Gm7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.