Corpse Roads
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Intro: F C F C F C E Am
Am C G
And I'm so damn scared,
F C G F
Of dying without you,
Am C G
But I've come prepared
F C G F
Resolved for my life to wear a funeral suit.
F C F C
And don't lie, don't lie
F C E Am
Don't lie I know we're fixing to die
Am C G
And don't tell me how,
F C G F
I'll smile and pretend and won't show to the crowd
Am C G
And I'll go without
F C G F
Punish myself for not knowing about
F C F C
This lie, this lie
F C E Am
This lie that we're fixing to die
F C F C
And don't lie, don't lie
F C E Am
Don't lie I know we're fixing to die.
F C G Am
And I'll be like this 'til the wounds leave the cries
F C G Am
And I won't give in, we'll be dead in the eyes
F C G Am
And I'ii see the dark things that you all try to hide
F C G Am
And I won't be the damnedest bit fucking surprised
F C G Am
No I won't be the damnedest bit fucking surprised
F C F C
So let's not lie let's not lie,
F C E Am
Let's not lie I know we're fixing to die
F C F C
So don't lie, lets not lie
F C E Am
So don't lie I know we're fixing to die
( F C F C F C E Am )
How to play Corpse Roads
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 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.