Dead Weight
Learn how to play Dead Weight by Devon Again with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
[Verso 1]
E
Theres panic in our silence
A
Theres knots inside my guts
E
Im acting like a child
A
I cant speak without choking up
E
Youre scared Im gonna hurt you
A
Just like I have before
E
And I said sorry so many times
A
You dont believe me anymore
[Refrão]
F#m A
Do what I can to hold you close
F#m A Am
But what if Im just wearing down your bones
E A
Dead weight
E A
Dead weight
[Verso 2]
E A
Ill never understand just what it is you see in me
E A
How can you hold me up so high when I feel this heavy?
E A
If I was you Id cut me loose, shed myself a pound or two
E A
Save myself from turning into someone that I cant undo
E
If I was you Id run away
A
Get out of life fore its too late
E
Take back the time Ive made you waste
A
Throw out the hope that thingsll change
E A
Cause its dead weight
E A
Dead weight
[Refrão]
F#m A
Do anything to keep you close
F#m A Am
But I know Im just wearing down your bones
E
Dead weight
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How to play Dead Weight
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 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.