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Why Are We Alive? chords by
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
D
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Asus4
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Eb
Eb
6

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Cm
Cm
3

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G
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Asus4
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D
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Eb
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6

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C
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G
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Asus4
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Cm
Cm
3

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Asus4
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Cm
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3

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C
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D
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C
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Verse 1
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D
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Now I'm not a man and I don't feel love
Bb
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And I don't see anything

coming down from above
D
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But this world spins slowly
C
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and I see a light
Bb
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Rising up from behind the horizon
G
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D
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D
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up into the clear black sky
C
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But I don't see you in
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D
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my line of sight
Bb
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D
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C
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D
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Bb
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Gm
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In fact I can't remember why we are
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D
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alive
Outro 1
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Gm
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Dsus4
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Dsus4
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Dsus4
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Dsus4
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Em

  • F

  • G

  • Asus4

  • Eb

    6

  • Cm

    3

  • C

  • Bb

  • Gm

    3

  • Am

  • Dsus4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Why Are We Alive? by Swans is G major.

The primary chords used in Why Are We Alive? are D, Em, F, G, Asus4, Eb.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Why Are We Alive? is approximately 120 beats per minute.

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