Dead Man Walking
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[Verso 1]
E F#m
Coke and Jack, take it back to the bathroom cause they're watching us
C#m A
Put your drink on the sink, close the door and we could start it up
E
What he don't know won't hurt him so
F#m C#m
We keep this mad scenario from the rumours that are going round
A N.C
Cause if he finds out
E
Baby I'm a Dead Man Walking
F#m
But I'm dying to get close to you
A
I've been living with a secret truth
F#m E
I've gotta take to my grave or baby I'm a Dead Man Walking
F#m
Ooooh
A
Ooooh
F#m
[Verso 2]
E F#m
Meet me in the back seat take a secret taxi ride with you
C#m A
We can make a mess of your makeup and your dress in my hotel room
E
If he rings you up, just say you're drunk
F#m
The girls will have you home by one
C#m
Two's a party, Three's a crowd
A
And if he finds out
E
Baby I'm a Dead Man Walking
F#m
But I'm dying to get close to you
A
I've been living with a secret truth
F#m E
I've gotta take to my grave or baby I'm a Dead Man Walking
F#m
Ooooh
A
Ooooh
F#m
E
You got the key and you keep the motor running
F#m
Foot to the floor, can you hear my heart humming?
C#m
We're on the run, they'll never see us coming
A
They'll never see us coming, they'll never see us
E
You got the key and you keep the motor running
F#m
Foot to the floor, can you hear my heart humming?
C#m A N.C
We're on the run, they'll never see us coming
E
Baby I'm a Dead Man, I'm a Dead Man Walking
F#m
But I'm dying to get close to you
A
I've been living with a secret truth
F#m E
I've gotta take to my grave or baby I'm a Dead Man Walking
F#m
Ooooh
A
Ooooh
F#m E
How to play Dead Man Walking
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.