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Love Will Keep Us Alive Chords — Eagles

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Guitar and piano chords for Love Will Keep Us Alive by Eagles. Full chord chart with all sections — free at JBX Music.

Intro

A      F#m    D    E

Verse 1

A                   A
I was standing
F#m
All alone against the world outside
D
You were searching
E
For a place to hide
A
Lost and lonely
F#m
Now you've given me the will to survive
D     E                  A
When we're hungry… love will keep us alive

Verse 2

A
Don't you worry sometimes
F#m
You've just gotta let it ride
D
The world is changing
E
Right before your eyes
A
Now I've found you
F#m
There's no more emptiness inside
D      E           A
Love will keep us alive

Chorus

D
I would die for you
F#m
Climb the highest mountain
Bm                                    E    D    C#m    Bm
Baby, there's nothing I wouldn't do

Bridge

A
Now I've found you
F#m
There's no more emptiness inside
D     E             A
Love will keep us alive

Solo

A      F#m    D    E    A

Verse 3 / Outro

A
I was standing all alone
F#m
Against the world outside
D              E
You were searching for a place to hide
A
Lost and lonely
F#m / D    E            A      F#m
Love will keep us alive

Chords: A  |  F#m  |  D  |  E  |  Bm  |  C#m  |  Key: A  |  Learn Guitar Online →

How to Play Love Will Keep Us Alive by Eagles on Guitar

Love Will Keep Us Alive is a beautiful Eagles ballad from their Hell Freezes Over reunion album. In the key of A major, the song uses the classic A – F#m – D – E progression — one of the most emotionally resonant chord sequences in classic rock.

The chord-with-lyrics layout above shows you exactly where to change chords while singing — essential for performing this song live.

Tips for Playing Love Will Keep Us Alive

  • A – F#m – D – E is the I–vi–IV–V in A major — the backbone of countless classic songs.
  • F#m barre chord: 2nd fret (E-shape barre) — the most important chord in this song to nail.
  • The Bm/E/D/C#m/Bm movement in the chorus is a step-down progression — practise slowly.
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