A Dead Body
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Verse:
G C/G
I'm to drunk to dig this grave
G D
I've been drinkin for 17 days
G C/G
I'm livin the American dream
G D G
a dead body and a bottle of beam
C/G
the cops are hot on my trail
G D
i don't have any money for bail
G C/G
i got everything that i need
G D G
a dead body and a bottle of beam
[Refrão]
G C/G G D
I got 3 feet down i got 3 left to go
G C/G G D G
and I'm hell bound on the first train to Mexico
Verse:
G C/G
As the sun starts to rise
G D
now I'm covered in flies
G C/G
I've gotta get this dirt off of me
G D G
a dead body and a bottle of beam
[Refrão]
G C/G G D
I got 3 feet down i got 3 left to go
G C/G G D G
and I'm hell bound on the first train to Mexico
Solo: G C/G G D G C/G G D G
[Refrão] G C/G G D
I got 3 feet down i got 3 left to go
G C/G G D G
and I'm hell bound on the first train to Mexico
Outro:
G C/G
As i cross the Mexico line
G D
I'm here in the nick of time
G C/G
I'll forever be free
G D G
a dead body and a bottle of beam
How to play A Dead Body
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.