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Live Forever chords by
The Highwaymen
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Am
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Verse 1
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I'm gonna live forever
C
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I'm gonna cross that river
D
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I'm gonna catch tomorrow now
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Verse 2


You're gonna want to hold me
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Just like I always told you
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You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Verse 3
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Nobody here will ever find me
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But I will always be around
C
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Just like the songs I leave behind me
D
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I'm gonna live forever now
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Verse 4


You fathers and you mothers
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Be good to one another
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Please try to raise your children right
Verse 5
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Don't let the darkness take 'em

Don't make 'em feel forsaken
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Just lead 'em safely to the light
Verse 6
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When this old world is blown asunder
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And all the stars fall from the sky
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Remember someone really loves you
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We'll live forever you and I
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Verse 7


I'm gonna live forever
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I'm gonna cross that river
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I'm gonna catch tomorrow now
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Verse 8


I'm gonna live forever
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I'm gonna cross that river
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I'm gonna catch tomorrow
Interlude 1

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Verse 9
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I'm gonna live forever
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I'm gonna cross that river
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I'm gonna catch tomorrow
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Am

  • D

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Live Forever by The Highwaymen is G major.

The primary chords used in Live Forever are G, C, Am, D, Em.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, Am, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Live Forever is approximately 105 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Live Forever using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Live Forever. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Highwaymen.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Live Forever to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Live Forever by The Highwaymen on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.