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[Dm]This is survival [Gm]of the fittest
[Fm]This is [A#m]do or die
[Cm]This is the [Dm]winner takes it all
[A#m]So take it [Cm]all, a-all, a-all, a-all
[Cm]Wasn't ready to be [Dm]no millionaire, I was ill-prepared
[Gm]I was prepared to be [Fm]ill though, the skill was there
[A#m]From the beginning, it [Cm]wasn't 'bout the ends
[Dm]It was 'bout busting raps [Gm]and standing for something, fuckin' acronym
[Fm]Cut the fucking act like [A#m]you're happy, I'm fucking back again
[Cm]With another anthem, why stop [Dm]when it doesn't have to end?
[Gm]It ain't over 'til I say [Fm]it's over, enough when I say enough
[A#m]Throw me to them wolves [Cm]and close the gate up
[Dm]I'm afraid of what'll happen [Gm]to them wolves, when the thought
[Fm]Of being thrown into an alligator pit, [A#m]I salivate at it, wait is up
[Cm]Hands up like it's 12 noon, [Dm]nah homie, hold them bitches straighter up
[Gm]Wave 'em 'til you dislocate [Fm]a rotator cuff, came up rough
[A#m]Came to ruffle feathers, nah, [Cm]egos, I ain't deflate enough
[Dm]Last chance to make [Gm]this whole stadium erupt
[Fm]'Cause this is [A#m]survival of the fittest
[Fm]This is [A#m]do or die
[Cm]This is the [Dm]winner takes it all
[A#m]So take it [Cm]all, a-all, a-all, a-all
[Dm]I can see the finish line [Gm]with each line that I finish
[Fm]I'm so close to my goals, I [A#m]can almost pole vault over the goal post
[Cm]And if I don't got enough in [Dm]the tank, maybe I can just siphon enough
[Gm]To fill up this last can, man [Fm]will I survive in this climate or what?
[A#m]They said I was washed [Cm]up and got a blood bath
[Dm]I'm not a rapper, I'm [Gm]an adapter, I can adjust
[Fm]Plus, I can just walk up [A#m]to a mic and just bust
[Cm]So, floor's open if [Dm]you'd like to discuss
[Gm]Top 5 in this mothafucka and [Fm]if I don't make the cut, what?
[A#m]Like I give a fuck but I light [Cm]this bitch up like I'm driving a truck
[Dm]Through the side of a pump, 0 [Gm]to 60 hop in and gun it
[Fm]Like G-Unit without the [A#m]hyphen, I'm hyping 'em up
[Cm]And if there should ever come a [Dm]time where my life's in a rut
[Gm]And I look like I might [Fm]just give up, eh, might've mistook
[A#m]Me for bowing out I ain't [Cm]taking a bow, I'm stabbing myself
[Dm]With a fucking knife in the [Gm]gut, while I'm wiping my butt
[Fm]'Cause I just shitted on the [A#m]mic and I like getting cut
[Cm]I get excited at the sight of my [Dm]blood, you're in a fight with a nut
[Gm]'Cause I'mma fight 'til I die or win, [Fm]biting the dust, it'll just make me angrier
[A#m]Wait, let me remind you of what [Cm]got me this far, picture me quitting
[Dm]Now draw a circle around it [Gm]and put a line through it, slut
[Fm]It's survival [A#m]of what?
[Dm]This is survival [Gm]of the fittest
[Fm]This is [A#m]do or die
[Cm]This is the [Dm]winner takes it all
[A#m]So take it [Cm]all, a-all, a-all, a-all
[A#m]So take it [Cm]all, a-all, a-all, a-all
[Gm]So get your [Fm]ideas, stack your ammo
[A#m]But don't come unless you come to [Cm]battle, now mount up, jump in the saddle
[Dm]This is it, it's what [Gm]you eat, sleep, piss and shit
[Fm]Live, breathe, your whole [A#m]existence just consists of this
[Cm]Refuse to quit, fuse is [Dm]lit, can't defuse the wick
[Gm]If I don't do this [Fm]music shit, I'll lose my shit
[A#m]Ain't got shit to lose, [Cm]it's the moment of truth
[Dm]It's all I know how to do as soon [Gm]as I get thrown in a booth, I spit
[Fm]But my respect is overdue, I'm [A#m]showing you the flow no one do
[Cm]'Cause I don't own no [Dm]diploma for school, I quit
[Gm]So there's nothing for me to fall [Fm]back on, I know no other trade
[A#m]So you'd better trade your [Cm]fucking mics in for some tool-box-es
[Dm]'Cause you'll never take my pride from [Gm]me, it'll have to be pried from me
[Fm]So pull out your [A#m]pliers and your screwdrivers
[Cm]But I want you to doubt [Dm]me, I don't want you to buh-lieve
[Gm]Cause this is something that [Fm]I must use to succeed
[A#m]And if you don't [Cm]like me then fuck you
[Dm]Self-esteem must be fucking shooting [Gm]through the-roof cause trust me
[Fm]My skin is too thick [A#m]and bullet proof to touch me
[Cm]I can see why [Dm]the fuck I disgust you
[Gm]I must be allergic to failure, [Fm]'cause everytime I come close to it
[A#m]I just sneeze but I [Cm]just go atchoo then A-chieve
[Dm]This is survival [Gm]of the fittest
[Fm]This is [A#m]do or die
[Cm]This is the [Dm]winner takes it all
[A#m]So take it [Cm]all, a-all, a-all, a-all
[A#m]So take it [Cm]all, a-all, a-all, a-all
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Survival by Eminem is played in the key of Gm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Gm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Cm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti Dm (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Survival by Eminem: sounding in Gm (Capo Fret 3, shape Em) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Gm (Capo on Fret 3 (played in Em shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Fm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Gm to Fm requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – Fm – A#m – iv – v
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
GmFmA#mCm
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
Dm
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyGMAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyEMOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into Em, maintaining Gm sound without complex barre chords.
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pianoChord Family GM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of GM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
iGmTonic
ii°AdimSupertonic
IIIA#Mediant
ivCmSubdominant
vDmDominant
VID#Submediant
VIIFSubtonic
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle5 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (Fm)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: GM•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: i – Fm – A#m – iv – v•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 3
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Survival
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Survival (Eminem)?
To play the Easy Chords for Survival, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Survival?
The original recording key for Survival by Eminem is GM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
