Death Be Not Proud
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C G
Death, be not proud, though the whole world fear you:
Am F
Mighty and dreadful you may seem,
C G
But death, be not proud, for your pride has failed you
F G
You will not kill me.
C G
Though you may dwell in plague and poison,
Am F
You're a slave to fate and desperate men,
C G
So death, if your sleep be the gates to Heaven,
F G
Why your confidence?
F G
When you will be no more,
F G
You will be no more,
F G
When you will be no more.
F G
Even death will die.
F G
Even death will die.
C G
Death, be not proud.
Am F
Death, be not proud.
C G
Death, be not proud,
Cause even death will die.
How to play Death Be Not Proud
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.