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Buried Alive - Carl Smith

Buried Alive

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C G7 C C7

When she left I locked the door and pulled the shades

F C

Now I’m living in a six room grave

F G7 C Am

All my reasons for living have d-i-e-d

C G7 C

So I’m living buried alive

G7 C C7

I just exist with nothing but sorrow

F C

I don’t know if it’s today or tomorrow

F G7 C Am

I’m through living with the world out-si-d-e

C G7 C

So I’m living buried alive

D7

I just can’t believe she’s gone

G7

I’ve been too weak to cry

D7

I sit and wait for teardrops

G7

To fill my lonely eyes

C G7 C C7

My headstone is just a mailbox on the street

F C

And the flowers she planted make things complete

F G7 C Am

Now this home is like a grave ins-i-d-e

C G7 C

So I’m living buried alive

C G7 C C7

My headstone is just a mailbox on the street

F C

And the flowers she planted make things complete

F G7 C Am

Now this home is like a grave ins-i-d-e

C G7 C

So I’m living buried alive

How to play Buried Alive

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 C. 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.

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