Survived chords - Lost Dog Street Band ♬ How to Play

Survived chords

CAPO: 5th FRET
 
[Intro]
NONE
 
 
[Verse]
 Am       C          G       Am
Wading again on the wrong siiide of low
 
 Am         C                G         F
Calling my courage from the comforts Iiii know
 
 Am      G        F         C   C  G/B
Easy to lust and harder to hold
       Am                      F             C  C  C  G
Don't take it for granted you reap what you sow
 
 
[Chorus]
               C                   Am
And there's a heavy weight at the burning stake
 F                   C  E7
Living like you had diiiied
   Am                   F      C

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Attrition takes at the pearly gates
                G
Lord I have survived
 
 G        E         Am
Lord how have I survived
 
 
[Verse]
     Am        C           G         Am
The loneliest people that I've ever seen
 
 Am          C          G         F        C
Live in the current of Babylon's dreeeeam
 
    Am        G           F          C   C  G/B
Surrounded by idols where no one believes
 Am                   F              C  C  C  G
Lost in the title no roots on their feet
 
 
[Chorus]
               C                   Am
And there's a heavy weight at the burning stake
 F                   C  E7
Living like you had diiiied
   Am                   F      C
Attrition takes at the pearly gates
                G
Lord I have survived
 
 G        Em        Am
Lord how have I survived
 
 
[Instrumental]
Am  C  G  Am  Am  Am  Am
Am  C  G  F  F  F  F
Am  G  F  C  C  C  G/B  Am  Am  F  C  C  C  C
 
 
[Verse]
    Am        C           G      Am
I carry some burdens too fragile to mold
 
   Am               C                       G            F
I wear them like diamonds though they're worthless as stones
 
    Am           G      F           C  C  G/B
At times it's a gamble who's in control
     Am                   F          C
But never afraid for the sake of my soul
 
 
[Chorus]
               C                   Am
And there's a heavy weight at the burning stake
 F                   C  Em
Living like you had diiiied
   Am                   F      C
Attrition takes at the pearly gates
                G
Lord I have survived
 
 G        Em        Am
Lord how have I survived
 G   Em         Am
Lord I have survived
 
 
 
[Chorus] (NO chords played - Acapella)
               C                   Am
And there's a heavy weight at the burning stake
 F                   C  E7
Living like you had diiiied
   Am                   F      C
Attrition takes at the pearly gates
                G
Lord I have survived
 
 G        Em        Am
Lord how have I survived



How to play "Survived" by Lost Dog Street Band on guitar

Playing Style: This song requires a reflective and introspective approach,
using a capo on the 5th fret to bring out the haunting quality of the melody.
The strumming should be gentle, emphasizing the poignant lyrical themes.

[Verse]
Chords: Am, C, G, Am, C, G, F, C, G/B, Am, F, C
- Start with Am, transitioning to C and G, and back to Am. This progression
  captures the song's somber tone.
- The movement from G to F and then cycling through C and G/B back to Am
  adds depth and reflects the song's themes of struggle and endurance.

[Chorus]
Chords: C, Am, F, C, E7, Am, F, C, G
- The chorus introduces a richer chord texture with E7 adding a sense of
  resolution and longing.
- Strumming should become slightly more intense here to highlight the emotional
  weight of the lyrics.

[Instrumental]
Chords: Am, C, G, Am, F, C, G/B, Am, F, C
- The instrumental part uses the same chords as the verses and choruses but
  can be played with more freedom. Experiment with dynamics and tempo to
  give this section a distinct feel.

[Verse]
Follow the same chord pattern as the first verse:
- Continue to express the narrative with sensitivity, allowing the guitar
  to support the storytelling without overpowering the vocals.

[Chorus]
Repeat the chorus chords with perhaps even more expressive playing:
- As the song builds, increase the emotional intensity, especially during the
  E7 chord, to underline the themes of survival and perseverance.

[Acapella Chorus]
- Here, play no chords and let the vocals stand alone, which adds a powerful
  dynamic contrast to the song.

General Tips:
- Tuning: Ensure your guitar is tuned correctly before placing the capo on the
  5th fret.
- Use a mix of strumming and picking to vary the texture and keep the accompaniment
  interesting throughout the song.
- Be mindful of the emotional content of the lyrics and adjust your playing
  dynamics to suit the mood of each section.

Common Mistakes:
- Overstrumming can drown out the nuances of the lyrics. Keep your strumming
  controlled and responsive to the lyrical delivery.
- Not adjusting the playing style during the acapella chorus can disrupt the
  intended impact of this section.

Lyrics Meaning:
"Survived" contemplates themes of resilience and the burdens of life's challenges.
It reflects on personal strength and the existential weight of living through
difficult times, using metaphors related to survival and spiritual reckoning.