Dead Flowers
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Intro: G D C G
G D C G
Well, when you're sittin' there, in your silk upholstered chair
G D C G
Talkin' to some rich folk that you know
G D C G
Well, I hope you won't see me, in my ragged company
G D C G
Cause you know I could never be alone
D G
Take me down little Suzie, take me down
D G
I know you think you're the queen of the underground
C G
Send me dead flowers every morning
C G
Send me dead flowers by the mail
C G Em
Send me dead flowers to my wedding
G D C G
And I won't forget to put roses on your grave
G D C G
Well, when you're sittin' back in your rose pink Cadillac
G D C G
Makin' bets on Kentucky Derby day
G D C G
Well, I'll be in my basement room with a needle and a spoon
G D C G
And another girl can take my pain away
D G
Take me down little Suzie, take me down
D G
I know you think you're the queen of the underground
C G
Send me dead flowers every morning
C G
Send me dead flowers by the mail
C G D
Send me dead flowers to my wedding
G D C G
And I won't forget to put roses on your grave
How to play Dead Flowers
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 G. 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.