7 Chords used in the song: Am, Dm, G, C, F, Gm, E
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Am Dm
At first I was afraid, I was petrified
G
C
Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side
F
Gm
But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
E
And I grew strong
And I learned how to get along
Am
And so you're back
Dm
From outer space
G
C
I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face
F
I should have changed that stupid lock,
Gm
I should have made you leave your key
E
If I'd known for just one second you'd be back to bother me
Am Dm
Go on now, go, walk out the door
G
Just turn around now
C
'Cause you're not welcome anymore
F Gm
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
E
Do you think I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
Am Dm
Oh no, not I, I will survive
G
C
Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
F
I've got all my life to live
Gm
E
And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive
I will survive, hey, hey
Am Dm G C F Gm E
Am
Dm
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
G
C
Kept trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart
F
Gm
And I spent oh-so many nights just feeling sorry for myself
E
I used to cry
But now I hold my head up high
Am
and you see me
Dm
Somebody new
G
C
I'm not that chained-up little person and still in love with you
F
Gm
And so you felt like dropping in and just expect me to be free
E
Well, now I'm saving all my lovin' for someone who's loving me
Am Dm
Go on now, go, walk out the door
G
Just turn around now
C
'Cause you're not welcome anymore
F Gm
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
E
Do you think I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
Am Dm
Oh no, not I, I will survive
G
C
Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
F
I've got all my life to live
Gm
E
And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive
C
I will survive
Am
Oh
Am Dm
Go on now, go, walk out the door
G
Just turn around now
C
'Cause you're not welcome anymore
F Gm
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
E
Do you think I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
Am Dm
Oh no, not I, I will survive
G
C
Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
F
I've got all my life to live
Gm
E
And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive
I will survive
Am
I will survive
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About this song: I Will Survive
"I Will Survive" is a hit song first performed by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978. It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. A top-selling song after its initial release, it has remained a popular disco anthem, as well as being certified double platinum by the RIAA. The song's lyrics describe the narrator's discovery of personal strength following an initially devastating breakup, delivered with increasing confidence and backed by a stirring instrumental accompaniment. Read more on Last.fm.