Dying Breed
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Intro: Fm C7 C7 Fm
[Verso 1]
Fm C7
I take a pint of whiskey
C7 Fm
And crack open its lid
Fm C7
I drink the bottle empty
C7 Fm
Just like my poor daddy did
[Refrão]
Db Ab
I take after my family
Db C7
My fate's the blood in me
Fm C7
No one grows old in this household
C7 Fm
We are a dying breed
[Verso 2]
Fm C7
I take a red and blue one
C7 Fm
From my Mama's purse
Fm C7
I wash 'em down with homemade wine
C7 Fm
To see what kicks in first
[Refrão]
Db Ab
I take after my family
Db C7
My fate's the blood in me
Fm C7
No one grows old in this household
C7 Fm
We are a dying breed
[Ponte]
Fm C7 C7 Fm
Fm C7 C7 Fm
Db Ab Db C7
Fm C7 C7 Fm
[Verso 2]
Fm C7
I take another needle
C7 Fm
Black powder and a spoon
Fm C7
I set my sights on heaven
C7 Fm
And shoot for the moon
[Refrão]
Db Ab
I take after my family
Db C7
My fate's the blood in me
Fm C7
No one grows old in this household
C7 Fm
We are a dying breed
Outro: Fm C7 C7 Fm
How to play Dying Breed
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.