Death Is A Vapor
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Intro:
G F C Dm G F C Dm
[Verso 1]
G F
Was a warm, spring day when I buried you
C Dm
The swallows sang oer the red clay dirt
G F
And our little Lily with her face a mess
C Dm
And flowers whiter than your wedding dress
G F
Laid a garden where you laid to rest
[Verso 2]
G F
And we joined the swallows in a Psalm or two
C Dm
The preacher said the words over you
G F
Ash to ashes and dust to dust
C Dm
Seeds for planting, Ill be next to you
G F
Til we break on up with the morning dew
[Refrão]
G F
Oh, love of mine, rest your weary bones up
C Dm
Life is a breath, but death is a vapor for us
G F
Oh, love of mine, rest your weary bones up
C Dm
Life is a breath, but death is a vapor for us
[Verso 3]
G F
You were whiskey warm, sweet on my tongue
C Dm
A wild summer prairie thunderstorm
G F
A benediction, a loud amen
C Dm
I still remember how it felt back then
G F
fore the Lord who gave you took you back again
[Refrão]
G F
Oh, love of mine, rest your weary bones up
C Dm
Life is a breath, but death is a vapor for us
G F
Oh, love of mine, rest your weary bones up
C Dm
Life is a breath, but death is a vapor for us
[Ponte]
G F
Oh, love of mine, when that clarion comes
C Dm
And shakes the dust and all these bones spring up
G F
Well wake the dawn and join that glorious song
C Dm
Life is a breath, but death is a vapor for us
[Verso 4]
G F
Now standing here in the churchyard sun
C Dm
Rememberin every selfish thing Ive done
G F
They sear the memry, a burning thing
C Dm
Evry wayward word and crooked thing said
G F
And I wish that I could do it all again
Outro:
G F
We can talk it over when I see you there
C Dm
Through the valley and up oer the hills
G F
Where the morning breaks over whitest shores
C Dm
Beyond the shadow, beyond that door
G F
To the city brighter than a bride, adorned
How to play Death Is A Vapor
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.