Don't Bring Flowers After I'm Dead
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Am C
I'm under pressure
Em G
Kicking into overdrive
Am C
I'm a loose cannon
Em G
I will not make it out alive
Am
See I'm wrapped around your finger
C
I'm digging in the dirt
Em G
I'm so deep into this shit I can taste the earth
Am
Cause you're running me in circles
C
I'm running out of breath
Em G
But you ain't gonna stop 'til there's nothing left
G F G F
Don't bring flowers after I'm dead
G F G F
Don't bring flowers after I'm dead
Am F G
Save your givings for the living instead
F C G
Don't bring flowers after I'm dead
Am C
You're a karma killer
Em G
Each day I die in a million ways
Am C
I cut you out of my life
Em G
But I'm too weak by 14 days
Am
See I'm wrapped around your finger
C
I'm digging in the dirt
Em G
I'm so deep into this shit I can taste the earth
Am
Cause you're running me in circles
C
I'm running out of breath
Em G
But you ain't gonna stop 'til there's nothing left
G F G F
Don't bring flowers after I'm dead
G F G F
Don't bring flowers after I'm dead
Am F G
Save your givings for the living instead
F C G
Don't bring flowers after I'm dead
C G
After I'm dead
Em F Am
When I'm gone, who are you to mourn?
G Am
So don't touch me when I'm lying in my coffin
F C G
Don't stand there crying as you're watching
F C G
Don't put no flowers by my final bed
G F G F
Don't bring flowers after I'm dead
G F G F
Don't bring flowers after I'm dead
Am F G
Save your givings for the living instead
F C G
Don't bring flowers after I'm dead
How to play Don't Bring Flowers After I'm Dead
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.