Dead Women
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
E Ab D Gb
C E C
[Verso 1]
Em G D
Would you have liked me better if I'd died
C Em D
So you could tell my story the way it ought to be?
E Ab D Gb
You'd find my parents and ask to see my things
C Em C
Rifle through it all, fill the blanks with what you need
[Refrão]
Em C G
Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do-do
Am Em C
Do-do-do-do, do, do-do
[Verso 2]
Em G D
If I'd died willing, you'd have taken it nice
C G A D
If I'd sewn rocks in a dress, gone with grace into a lake
E Ab D Gb
But since I'm alive, you'll have to break in as I sleep
C Em
When you find my love beside me
C
Choke him dead for havin' me
[Refrão]
Em C G
Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do-do
Am
Do-d
[Verso 3]
Em G D
While I dream of flying, stab me twenty-seven times
C Em D
Ransack the house for what you'll auction, what you'll keep
Em Ab D Gb
Then embalm me up 'cause you're hosting the viewing
C Em C
Saying, "She gave her life so we could have her in our dreams"
D
"She gave her life so we could fuck her as we please"
[Refrão]
Em C G
Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do-do
Am Em C
Do-do-do-do, do, do-do
Em C G
Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do-do
Am Em C
Do-do-do-do, do, do-do
C E Ab D
How to play Dead Women
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.