Dead Flowers
View chords used in this chart
Intro - D9 D A G D
D A G D
Well when you're sittin there, in your silk apholstered chair
D A G D
Talkin to some rich folk that you know
D A G D
Well I hope you wont see me, in my ragged company
D A G D
cause you know I could never be alone
Pre-chorus:
A D
Take me down little Susie, take me down
A D
I know you think you're the queen of the underground
Chorus:
G D
You can send me dead flowers every morning
G D
Send me dead flowers by the mail
G D
Send me dead flowers at my wedding
D A G D
And I wont forget to put roses on your grave
Verse II: (same chords as above)
D A G D
Well when you're sittin back in your rose pink cadillac
D A G D
Makin bets on Kentucky Derby day
D A G D
Well I'll be in my basement room with a needle and a spoon
D A G D
And another girl can take my pain away
Pre-chorus:
A D
Take me down little Susie, take me down
A D
I know you think you're the queen of the underground
Chorus:
G D
And you can send me dead flowers every morning
G D
Send me dead flowers by the mail
G D
Send me dead flowers to my wedding
D A G D
And I wont forget to put roses on your grave
Solo
A D
Take me down little Susie, take me down
A D
I know you think you're the queen of the underground
G D
And you can send me dead flowers every morning
G D
send me dead flowers by the U.S. mail
G D
Say it with dead flowers at my wedding
D A G D
And I wont forget to put roses on your grave
D A G D
No, I wont forget to put roses on your grave
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
D9 = X X 0 2 3 0
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
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 D9. 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.