Bang Bang You're Dead
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Intro: Dm C F A Dm Bb F
F A
I knew all along
Dm
That I was right at the start
Bb
bout the seeds of the weeds
F
That grew in your heart
F A
Self satisfaction for the factions
Dm
Who formed to tear us apart
Bb
Well I gave you the Midas touch m
A
Oh you turned round and scratched out my heart
Dm A Dm
Oh what did you expect?
Dm A Dm
Oh tell me what did you expect?
C
To lay it on my head
C
So is it all upon my head?
F A Dm
Bang bang you're dead
Bb A G F
Oh Im so easily lead
F A Dm
Bang bang you're dead
Bb A G F
Put all the rumours to bed
F A Dm Dm C
Bang bang you're dead
F A
I knew all along
Dm
But I was loathe to believe
Bb
There was nothing but spite
Fury and lies
F
Of the words that you weave
F A
An illusion to a conclusion
Dm
And oh its oh so tawdry
Bb
When you put it to bed
Kick it in the head
A
Oh wont they just let it be
F A Dm
Bang bang you're dead
Bb A G F
Always so easily lead
F A Dm
Bang bang you're dead
Bb A G F
Put all the rumours to bed
F A Dm
Bang bang you're dead
How to play Bang Bang You're Dead
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.