Alive Chords
“Alive” by Pearl Jam guitar chords: in the key of A with the chords A, G, F and C. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
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About Alive
Pearl Jam's “Alive” is a rock track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 9 chords — A, G, F, C, E, D, Esus and Asus, and a few more — with the progression centred on A, G and F. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Alive — FAQ
What key is “Alive” in?
“Alive” by Pearl Jam is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Alive”?
“Alive” uses 9 chords: A, G, F, C, E, D, Esus and Asus, and a few more.
Is “Alive” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Alive” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Alive”?
“Alive” is performed by Pearl Jam.
Is there a play-along video for “Alive”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Alive”?
“Alive” is categorised as Rock.
