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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · C · G · D · Am
Bring Me to Life Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · C · G · D · Am
Bring Me to Life Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · C · G · D · Am
Bring Me to Life Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · C · G · D · Am
Bring Me to Life Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · C · G · D · Am
Bring Me to Life Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · C · G · D · Am
Bring Me to Life Chords – Harmonica
Evanescence’s breakthrough gothic rock anthem about awakening from emotional numbness. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use palm muting on the verses for a tighter, heavier sound.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – C#m – A (×3)
B – A
Chorus
C#m
A – B
C#m
A – B
C#m
A – B – E
Verse 2
E
C#m – A
E – C#m
A
E – C#m – A
Chorus
C#m
A – B
C#m
A – B
C#m
A – B – E
Bridge
E – C#m
A
B – E
E – C#m
A – B
Chorus
C#m
A – B
C#m
A – B
C#m
A – B – E
Outro
E – C#m
A – B
E – C#m
A – B
E – C#m
A – B
E – C#m
A – B
Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built from these four chords. Practice the chorus progression slowly until the changes feel automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Bring Me to Life"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, C, G, D and Am.
Is "Bring Me to Life" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Bring Me to Life" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Bring Me to Life"?
It was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, David Hodges, and released in 2003.