Dead Melodies
View chords used in this chart
capo 5th fret, arpeggiating chords
G D C Em E Am D G D D7
G D C Em E
where will you go when this day is over
Am D G D D7
a gambler's purse lays on the road
Em
straight to your door
A D
snakes have gone crazy tonight
Dm Am D D7
winding their way out of sight
a laugh, a joke a sentiment wasted
seasons of strangers they've come and gone
doldrums are pounding,
cheapskates are clowning this town
who could disown themselves now
engineer, slow down this old train
cinders and chaff laugh at the moon
night birds will cackle
rotting like apples on trees
Dm Am D A7
sending their dead melodies...to me
How to play Dead Melodies
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.