Dead Mans Dance
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G|C|G|C|G|Am
G C G C G Am
O my love, when my days are done, and my bones have been put to rest
C G Am Em D G
When my graven stone has found its home, may you not be bereft
G C Em
Don't waste your prayers on a wretch like me
G C Am
My hearts been giv'n to wandering
C G Am Em D G
All the things I've done since the war begun, I could never be free
G C Em Am
Ooh
G C Em Am
Ooh
G C Em D G
Wait my beleagured love brings hope don't set that stone
G C Em D G
Though you feel meager, your heart may roam but mine will be your home
G C Em D G
Wake, O you sleeper there is still hope roll away that stone
G C Em D G
Wake, O you sleeper there is still hope roll away that stone
G C Em D G
Come on up, rise on up, get out of that grave my Lazarus
G C Em D G
Come on up, rise on up, get out of that grave sweet Lazarus
G C
Go on get up Lazarus go on get out the grave
Em D G
Oh you ain't never seen nothing like a dead man dance
G C Em Am
Ahh
How to play Dead Mans Dance
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.