Here's a humorous classical-interpretation of the famous tune made famous by Diana Ross-- in 1978-- "I Will Survive". When I read the lyrics, it's hard to imagine the situation since it's the woman kicking a guy out of her place of residence sort of like "Hit the Road Jack". I don't understand why these women get to kick their guy out of their living quarters. It's all feminist stuff it appears to me-- but the songs became popular anyway and from a musical standpoint, they're interesting. In the following version, I guess the guy is kicking his woman out-- reversing the idea. All this assumes cohabitation out of wedlock which is supposed to be quasi-legal in the first place-- so it's all crazy in a world-gone-mad. Lyrics are at the bottom of this page.
Hope you enjoyed that this morning. You can find Youtubes further suggestions above at the end of the video or... see Igudsman and Joo again--- with full orchestra doing I Will Survive-- and more versions including the original one ... found in the following discussion thread. I'll include my own interpretation, links to the chord charts and other ideas that can help you play this song on your keyboard, piano or Lowery Organ-- or any organ for that matter-- or a kazoo. CLick on the yellow link...
xI WILL SURVIVE.
..I WILL SURVIVE... by Gloria Gayner --------------------................. *from 'Love Tracks' (1978)* Intro: E7 Verse 1: Am Dm At first I was afraid, I was petrified, G Cmaj7 Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 But then I spent so many nights, thinking how you did me wrong, Esus4 E And I grew strong; and I learned how to get along. Am Dm But now you're back, from outer space, G Cmaj7 I just walked in, to find you here, with that sad look upon your face. Fmaj7 I should have changed that stupid lock, Bm7b5 I should have made you leave your key, Esus4 E If I had known for just one second, you'd be back to bother me. Chorus 1: Am Dm Go on now, go; walk out the door; G Cmaj7 Just turn a-round now, 'cos you're not welcome any more. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye? Esus4 E Did you think I'd crumble; did you think I'd lay down and die? Am Dm Oh no, not I; I will sur-vive, G Cmaj7 Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 I've got all my life to live, and I've got all my love to give, Esus4 E (Am) And I'll sur-vive, I will sur-vive, I will sur-vive... Interlude: Am Dm G Cmaj7, Fmaj7 Bm7b5 Esus4 E Verse 2: Am Dm Only the Lord could give me strength not to fall apart, G Cmaj7 Though I tried hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 And I spent oh, so many nights, just feeling sorry for myself, Esus4 E7 I used to cry, but now I hold my head up high. Am Dm And you see me; somebody new, G Cmaj7 I'm not that chained up little person, still in love with you. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 And so you felt like dropping in and just ex-pect me to be free, Esus4 E Well, now I'm saving all my loving, for some-one who's loving me. Chorus 2: Am Dm Go on now, go; walk out the door; G Cmaj7 Just turn a-round now, 'cos you're not welcome any more. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 Weren't you the one who tried to crush me with goodbye? Esus4 E Did you think I'd crumble; did you think I'd lay down and die? Am Dm Oh no, not I; I will sur-vive, G Cmaj7 And as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 I've got all my life to live, and I've got all my love to give, Esus4 E (Am) And I will survive, I-I-I will sur-vive. Break: Am, Dm Chorus 3: Am Dm Go on now, go; walk out the door; G Cmaj7 Just turn a-round now, 'cos you're not welcome any more. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 Weren't you the one who tried to crush me with goodbye? Esus4 E Did you think I'd crumble; did you think I'd lay down and die? Am Dm No no, not I; I will sur-vive, G Cmaj7 And as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 I've got all my life to live, and I've got all my love to give, Esus4 E (Am) And I'll sur-vive, I will sur-vive, I will sur-vive... Interlude: Am Dm G Cmaj7, Fmaj7 Bm7b5 Esus4 E Verse 3: Am Dm Only the Lord could give me strength not to fall apart, G Cmaj7 Though I tried hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 And I spent oh, so many nights, just feeling sorry for myself, Esus4 E7 I used to cry, but now I hold my head up high. Am Dm And you see me; somebody new, G Cmaj7 I'm not that chained up little person, still in love with you. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 And so you felt like dropping in and just ex-pect me to be free, Esus4 E Well, now I'm saving all my loving, for some-one who's loving me. Chorus 4: Am Dm Go on now, go; walk out the door; G Cmaj7 Just turn a-round now, 'cos you're not welcome any more. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 Weren't you the one who tried to crush me with goodbye? Esus4 E Did you think I'd crumble; did you think I'd lay down and die? Am Dm Oh no, not I; I will sur-vive, G Cmaj7 And as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive. Fmaj7 Bm7b5 I've got all my life to live, and I've got all my love to give, Esus4 E (Am) And I will survive, I-I-I will sur-vive. Interlude: Am Dm G Cmaj7, Fmaj7 Bm7b5 Esus4 E Chorus 5: Am Dm Go on now, go; walk out the door; G Cmaj7 Just turn a-round now, 'cos you're not welcome any more... (Fade)
Hope you enjoyed that this morning. You can find Youtubes further suggestions above at the end of the video or... see Igudsman and Joo again--- with full orchestra doing I Will Survive-- and more versions including the original one ... found in the following discussion thread. I'll include my own interpretation, links to the chord charts and other ideas that can help you play this song on your keyboard, piano or Lowery Organ-- or any organ for that matter-- or a kazoo. CLick on the yellow link...
xI WILL SURVIVE.
