Dead Inside
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Capo 1
F#
Dead inside
Bm
Bm D
Revere a million prayers
A Bm
And draw me into the holiness
D
But there's nothing there
A
Light only shines
Bm
From those who share
Bm D
Unleash a million drones
A Bm
And confine me then erase me babe
D
Do you have no soul
A
It's like it died
G
Long ago
F# Bm
Your lips feel warm to the touch
A G
You can bring me back to life
F# Em G
On the outside you're ablaze and alive
F#
But you're dead inside
(Guitar Solo)
Bm Bm D A (x2)
Bm D
You're free to touch the sky
A Bm
Whilst I am crushed and pulverised
D
Because you need control
A Bm
Now I'm the one letting go
D
You like to give an inch
A Bm
Whilst I am giving infinity
D
But now I've got nothing left
A
You have no cares
G
And I'm bereft
F# Bm
Your skin feels warm to caress
A G
I see magic in your eyes
F# Em G
On the outside your ablaze and alive
F#
But you're dead inside
Bm G D A (x2)
Bm
Feel me now
G
Hold me please
D A
I need to see who I am
Bm
Open up to me
G
Stop hiding from me
D
It's hurting babe
A
Only you can stop the pain
Bm G
Don't leave me out in the cold
D A
Don't leave me out to die
Bm G
I gave you everything
D
I can't give you anymore
A G
Now I've become just like you
F# Bm
My lips feel warm to the touch
A G
But my words seem so alive
F# Bm
My skin is warm to caress
A G
I'll control and hypnotise
F# Bm
You've taught me to lie without a trace
A G
and to kill with no remorse
F# Em G
On the outside I'm the greatest guy
F#
Now I'm dead inside
Bm
How to play Dead Inside
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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.