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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Love Will Keep Us Alive Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Love Will Keep Us Alive Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Love Will Keep Us Alive Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Love Will Keep Us Alive Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Love Will Keep Us Alive Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Love Will Keep Us Alive Chords – Harmonica
A classic Eagles ballad about enduring love through hardship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
Em
C – G – D
Chorus
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
Em
C – G – D
Verse 2
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
Chorus
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
Em
C – G – D
Bridge
Em
C – G – D
Em
C – G – D
Chorus
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
Em
C – G – D
Outro
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Em.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Love Will Keep Us Alive"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Love Will Keep Us Alive" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Love Will Keep Us Alive" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Love Will Keep Us Alive"?
It was written by Jim Capaldi, Paul Carrack, Peter Vale, and released in 1994.