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(G)There is a rhy thm and (D)rush these (Em)days
where the lines don’t move and the (D)col ors don’t (C)fade.
(G)Leaves you emp ty, with (D)noth ing but (Em)dreams,
in a world gone shal low, in a (D)world gone (C)mean.
(G)Some times there’s things a man can not (Em)know;
the gears won’t turn and the (D)leaves won’t (C)grow;
there’s (G)no place to run and no gas o (Em)line;
en gine won’t turn and the (D)train won’t (C)leave,
(Em7)en gines won’t turn and the (D)train won’t (C)leave.
(G)I will stay with you to (C)night,
(D)hold you close ’til the (Em)morn ing (Am11)light.
In the (G)morn ing, watch the new day rise.
We (D)do what ev er just to (Em7)stay a (Am11)live,
we (D)do what ev er just to (Em)stay a (C)live.
Well, the (G)way I feel is the way I ride,
(Em7)rac ing like the thoughts of a (D)man who (C)lies;
but (G)there is a truth, and it’s on our side:
(Em7)dawn is com ing; (D)o pen your (C)eyes.
(Em11)Look in to the sun as the (D)new days (C)rise.
And (G)I will (Am)wait for (G)you to (C)night.
You’re (D)here for ev er and you’re (Em7)by my (A7sus)side.
(G)I’ve been wait ing all my life.
I can (D)feel your heart as it’s (Em7)keep ing (Am11)time.
We (D)do what ev er just to (Em7)stay a (C6/9)live.
(G5)Dawn is com ing; (Dsus)o pen your eyes.
(G5)Dawn is com ing; (Dsus)o pen your eyes.
(G5)Dawn is com ing; (Dsus)o pen your eyes.
(G5)Dawn is com ing; (Dsus)o pen your eyes.
(G5)Look in to the sun (G5)as the (Dsus)new days (Em7)rise.
(G)There is a rhy thm and (D)rush these (Em7)days
where the lines don’t move and the (D)col ors don’t (C)fade.
(G)Leaves you emp ty, with (D)noth ing but (Em7)dreams,
in a world gone shal low, in a (D)world gone (C)mean.
(G)There is a truth, and it’s on our side.
Dawn is com ing; (D)o pen your (C)eyes.
(Em)Look in to the sun as the (D)new days (C)rise.
Stay Alive — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Stay Alive" by Jose Gonzalez: 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, 66 BPM.
This arrangement is a wonderful exercise in sustaining a melancholic, quiet intensity — the 66 BPM tempo feels slow until you realize your left hand needs to voice fourteen distinct chord shapes cleanly, including some stretchy ones like Cmaj9 and Dsus4 that demand careful finger placement.
Start hands-separate: get your left hand comfortable moving between Em7, Cmaj9, and C6 shapes before adding the right-hand melody, because those extended chords will fall apart if you're rushing to find them.
Watch the A7-to-Am transition especially — the voicing shift is small but easy to fumble if your thumb isn't anchored.
Use light sustain pedal to connect the ballad phrasing, but lift cleanly on each chord change so the extensions don't blur into mud.
Loop the trickiest four-bar phrases at half tempo until the shapes feel automatic, then bring it up to speed.
This is the piece that will genuinely build your confidence with color chords beyond basic triads — once Cmaj9 sits naturally under your hand, you'll reach for it in everything you play.
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About “Stay Alive”
- What key is "Stay Alive" by Jose Gonzalez played in?
- Stay Alive 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 "Stay Alive"?
- The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Stay Alive" 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 "Stay Alive"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Stay Alive"?
- "Stay Alive" was originally performed by Jose Gonzalez. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Stay Alive"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A7, Am, Amin, C, C6, Cmaj, Cmaj9, D, +6 more.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Stay Alive" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Stay Alive" by Jose Gonzalez. 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 "Stay Alive" 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 "Stay Alive" 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.