Other arrangements of Alive And Kicking
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You turned me (G)on.
You lift me up
like the sweet est cup I share with (G)you.
You lift me up.
Don’t you (F)ev er stop?
and the I’m in here with (G)you.
Now if it’s all or (C)noth ing ’cause if (F)you said you’ll fol low (G)through.
You’ll fol low me
and the (F)I’ll, ic’s I’ll, and I’ll fol low What you you.
na do when
you gon na do when it all backs up?
What you gon na do when the love burns down?
What you gon na do when the flames go up?
Who is gon na come and turn the tide?
What’s it gon na take to make a dream sur vive?
Who’s got the time to calm a storm in side?
Who’s gon na see you a live and (G)kick ing?
Stay un til your (C)love is
a live and (G)kick ing.
Stay un til your love is, un til your (F)love is a live and...
got the time to calm a storm in side?
Don’t (F)say good bye, don’t say good bye.
In the (Am)fi nal sec onds, who’s gon na save you?
(D)Ooh, oh, oh,
a live and kick (F)ing.
Oh, stay un til your (D)love is, love is a live and kick (C)ing.
(D)Ooh, oh, oh,
a live and kick (F)ing.
Oh, stay un til your (D)love is, love is a live and kick (C)ing.
(C)ing.
(G)Oh, oh,
a live and kick (C)ing.
Stay un til your (G)love is
a live and kick (C)ing.
(G)Ba da da da, ba ba da da da, ba (C)ba da oh,
(F)ba da oh.
(G)Ba da da da, ba ba da da da, ba (C)ba da oh,
(F)ba da oh.
Alive And Kicking — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Alive And Kicking" by Simple Minds: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Alive And Kicking”
- What key is "Alive And Kicking" by Simple Minds played in?
- Alive And Kicking is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Alive And Kicking"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Alive And Kicking" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Alive And Kicking"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Alive And Kicking"?
- "Alive And Kicking" was originally performed by Simple Minds. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Alive And Kicking"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj7, Cpow, Csus2, D, Em, +6 more.
- What other songs by Simple Minds can I play here?
- Try "DON'T YOU", "Don't You (Forget About Me)", "Don't You (Forget About Me)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Alive And Kicking" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Alive And Kicking" by Simple Minds. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Alive And Kicking" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Alive And Kicking" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.