Death, Won't You Marry Me?
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G
Death won´t you marry me
C G
Make me the bride I long to be
C G
Throw a veil in front of me
D C G
And play an organ tune
G
Fear has no place for me
C G
In this church of mine, you´re all I see
C G
No matter how I want to flee
D C G
The score of us is written
Em D Hm C
I´ve walked these floors for many years
Em D Hm C
And I´ve built my home on new frontiers
Em D C G
So I know there will be more to see
C C
Wait my dear, wait my dear R>
G
I´ll wait by the chapel door
C G
Wait for you on the threshing floor
C G
´til you arrive to show me more
C G
and we´ll depart together
D C
Death won you marry me
Em D Hm C
I´ve walked these floors for many years
Em D Hm C
And I´ve built my home on new frontiers
Em D C G
So I know there will be more to see
C Cm
Wait my dear, wait my dear R>
G C G
For peace, in love in life
D
and when it all comes to an end x3
G C Em
For peace, in love in life
D
I´ll welcome you as my old friend
G C Em
For peace, in love in life
D G
Death won´t you marry me
How to play Death, Won't You Marry Me?
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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.