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Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
D

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The sun comes up
G
G

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D

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The sun goes down
A
A

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But everything stays the same
G
G

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It's the same old movie
D
D

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Or the same old song
A
A

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Only the players change
G
G

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It's either 9 to 5
D
D

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Or work all night
A
A

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Everybody's got to pay their dues
G
G

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One half are wrong
D
D

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One half are right
A
A

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Sometimes you win

Sometimes you lose
Verse 2
Bm
Bm
2

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Saying me oh my
D
D

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We all got to try
A
A

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D

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A
A

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To stay alive
Bm
Bm
2

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B
B
2

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And we'll get by
D
D

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If we all try

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A
A

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Verse 3

D
D

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G
G

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There's problems here
D
D

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There's problems there
A
A

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We got confusion everywhere
G
G

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We're all working for a meal
D
D

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Or to get a better deal
A
A

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You only want what's fair
G
G

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I'm stuck on stage
D
D

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You're stuck at home
A
A

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Everybody wants to trade places
G
G

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D
D

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So I'll be you and you be me
A
A

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Nothing changes except the faces
Verse 4
B
B
2

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Saying me oh my
D
D

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We all got to try
A
A

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D

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A
A

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To stay alive
B
B
2

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And we'll get by
Bm
Bm
2

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D

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If we all try

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A
A

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Verse 5

B
B
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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D

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A
A

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Stay alive, stay alive, stay alive
B
B
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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Stay alive, stay alive,
D
D

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stay alive
Interlude 1
A
A

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B
B
2

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D

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B
B
2

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D
D

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A
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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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A

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D
D

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B
B
2

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D

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A
A

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D
D

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The sun comes up
Verse 6
G
G

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D

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The sun goes down
A
A

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But everything stays the same
G
G

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It's the same old movie
D
D

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Or the same old song
A
A

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Only the players change
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G

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It's either 9 to 5
D
D

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Or work all night
A
A

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Everybody's got to pay their dues
G
G

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One half are wrong
D
D

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One half are right
A
A

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Sometimes you win

Sometimes you lose
Verse 7
Bm
Bm
2

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Saying me oh my
B
B
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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We all got to try
A
A

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To stay alive
B
B
2

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And we'll get by
D
D

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If we all try

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A
A

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Verse 8

B
B
2

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D

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A
A

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Stay alive, stay alive, stay alive
Bm
Bm
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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We got to stay alive, stay alive,
D
D

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A
A

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B
B
2

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stay alive
D
D

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A
A

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B
B
2

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D
D

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A
A

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B
B
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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Me oh my, we all got to try
A
A

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We got to try to stay alive
Bm
Bm
2

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We got to get by, we all got to try
D
D

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A
A

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We all got to try, we got to stay alive
Bm
Bm
2

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We got to survive, saying me oh my
D
D

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A
A

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We all got to try, to stay, stay alive
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D

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A

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Bm
Bm
2

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We all got to try, to get by and stay alive
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D

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Stay alive
Verse 9

A
A

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Stay alive
Bm
Bm
2

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Stay alive
D
D

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Stay alive
A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Stay alive
D
D

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Stay alive

Stay alive
A
A

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D
D

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A

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We got to survive,
Verse 10
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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we all got to try
A
A

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To stay alive, alive, alive

We got to got try to survive
Bm
Bm
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We all got to try to get by,

to get by and get by

We got to try and stay alive

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • B

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Stay Alive by Bachman-Turner Overdrive is D major.

The primary chords used in Stay Alive are D, G, A, Bm, B.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Stay Alive is approximately 136 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Stay Alive 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 Stay Alive. 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 Bachman-Turner Overdrive.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Stay Alive 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 Stay Alive by Bachman-Turner Overdrive on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.