Before I Die
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Capo 6
Am
I work so hard, nearly every day
Em Am
Break my back to put money away
Dm G
But just you wait I'm gonna leave this place
(no chord) Am
Before I die
Am
There is a place, in my love's arms
Em Am
Keeps me safe and far from harm
Dm G
And its in that place I'm gonna spend some time
(no chord) Am
Before I die
Am
You say you're worried about your dirty past
Em Am
I say its harder always looking back
Dm G
You got to be free from all of that mess
(N.C.) Am
Before you die
Am
I have joy, and I have peace
Em Am
Forget this world and all its greed
Dm G
I left it all to be redeemed
(N.C) Am
Before I die
Am
I work so hard, nearly every day
Em Am
Break my back to put money away
Dm G
But just you wait I'm gonna leave this place
(no chord) Am
Before I die
Am
Won't you Take me home; won't you take me there
Em Am
Gave you my burdens and all my cares
Dm
Oh precious savior
G
Will you take my soul
(N.C) Am
When I die
Am
I work so hard, nearly every day
Em Am
Break my back to put money away
Dm G
But just you wait I'm gonna leave this place
(no chord) Am
Before I die
How to play Before I Die
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.