Learn to play "Only the Strong Survive" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
G G6 G7 G6 G When the pressure's on and you're all alone G G6 G7 G6 G Take a little ride into the danger zone G G6 G7 G6 G When the moon is up and the skies are clear G Just show me a sign and we'll be outa here Dm A# F C Take me up on a wing and a prayer Dm A# F C If you need a friend you know I'll be there Hound dogs howlin' all through the night Eight miles high and I'm doin' alright Better move over 'cause you're goin' too slow I feel the need for freedom now it's time to go It's a fine line between pleasure and pain Let your conscience be your guide 'til we meet again Chorus: F/A A# C Dm Your time has come - you can stand or you can run F/A A# C But don't keep it all inside F/A A# C Dm Cause you gotta understand that there ain't no second chance F/A A# C No-one gets outta here alive - only the strong survive Tearin' it up goin' down the track Gonna fly so high, I might never come back If things get tough you can count me in Cause if you play the game you gotta play to win Take me up where only angels can fly If you need a helpin' hand I won't pass you by Chorus Take me up on a wing and a prayer If you need someone you know I'll be there Your time has come - you can stand or you can run But don't keep it all inside Cause you gotta understand that there ain't no second chance No-one gets outa here alive Only the strong survive Only the strong survive Well I'm doin' what I can - you gotta understand Only the strong survive You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA A# C Dm F G G6 G7 Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Only the Strong Survive" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Only the Strong Survive" by Bryan Adams.