Love Will Keep Us Alive Guitar Chords
Easy guitar chords by Eagles · Key of G Major · No Capo · Album: Hell Freezes Over
Chords, Key & Strumming Pattern
Chords Used
Strumming Pattern
The D DU UDU strum flows naturally with this warm ballad. Keep it gentle throughout — Love Will Keep Us Alive is about feel, not volume. The G–D–Em–C loop is one of the most common chord progressions in rock; mastering it here opens up dozens of other songs.
About This Song
Love Will Keep Us Alive is a 1994 soft rock ballad by the Eagles, written by Jim Capaldi, Paul Carrack, and Peter Vale. First recorded for their reunion album Hell Freezes Over, it is sung by bassist Timothy B. Schmit. With four chords in G major (G, D, Em, C) — one of the most beloved chord loops in music — and no capo needed, it is perfect for beginner guitarists looking for a song that sounds rich with minimal effort.
Song Arrangement — Chord Chart
Verse 1
G D Em C G D Em C G D Em C G D Em C
Chorus
G D Em C G D Em C G D Em C G D Em C
Bridge
G D Em C G D Em C G D C G D Em C
Chorus (repeat)
G D Em C G D Em C G D Em C G D Em C
Final Chorus
G D Em C G D Em C
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords are in Love Will Keep Us Alive?
Love Will Keep Us Alive uses 4 chords: G, D, Em, and C — all open chords perfect for beginners.
What album is Love Will Keep Us Alive on?
Love Will Keep Us Alive is from the Eagles' 1994 reunion album Hell Freezes Over.
Is Love Will Keep Us Alive a good beginner song?
Yes — it uses only 4 open chords in G major, a simple repeating strum, and the progression is the same throughout.
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