Dear Brother
View chords used in this chart
The actual chords for Dear Brother are, in my opinion, Fm, Eb, Cm, Bb But because Eb
and Cm are such difficult chords to play, I recommend:
Tune your guitar to Eb (1/2 step down)
I will write the chord names as if you were playing on std E tuning (IE Fm becomes Em)
Em D
Reminiscing on our indestructible days
Bm
The party never seemed to end
A Em D Bm A
We donkey punched the night away
Em D
(Sin after sin) 25/7 some risky business, my friend
Bm A
Fortunes seem to favor us 'round every dark and twisted bend
Em (2nd time Bm) D (2nd time A)
You can't cheat death, can't outrun the grim reaper
(repeat)
Em D
This glass I raise is heavy, heavy as my heart this day
Bm A
The reaper slipped right past us, bastard stole your breath away
(Em/drum-solo)
Em D
We raise a heavy glass to you in our indestructible days
Bm A
May heavens call to you may stars align and light your way
Em (2nd time Bm)
Farewell, dear friend
D (2nd time A)
Fare thee well, dear brother
(repeat)
Em D
A sad and joyful toast to you, heavy is my heart this day
Bm A
Once more into the breach, dear friend, donkey punch the night away
How to play Dear Brother
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 Fm. 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.