Better Off Dead
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F
She couldn't stand me anymore
So she just took the kids and went
You see, I've got a drinkin' problem
All the money that we had I spent
C
Now I must die by my own hand
'Cause I'm not man enough to live alone
B7
Hey, hey, she's better off without me
C
And I'm better off dead now that she's gone
F
Ah, she gave the most, took the least
She even had the priest come to our home
And I cried and prayed and promised
That I'd leave the stuff alone
C
Now I must leave what I can't face
I hope she finds the kids a happy home
B7
Hey, hey she's better off without me
C
And I'm better off dead now that she's gone
F
She used to call her friend and cry
Then the man cut off the telephone
She'd sit and cry while I went out
And pawned the things we owned
C
Now I must die by my own hand
'Cause I'm not man enough to live alone
B7
Hey, hey she's better off without me
C
And Im better off dead
How to play Better Off Dead
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.