Dying Inside
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capo 1st Fret
Intro
D F#m D F#m
verse 1
D F#m
How can I make sure no one notices me
Bm F#m Em
Dont wanna conversation with nobody
G F#m
And it hurts too much to say how I feel
Em A
What you dont know, is all I know
D F#m
How can I make sure that I fool everyone
Bm F#m Em
Gonna wear a suit and tie and put my bravest face on
G F#m
And its far too deep to show you this wound
Em A
No it wont heal no time soon
Em A
Nobody knows what Im going through
Chorus
Em G D A
Im dyin inside
Em G
Who knows what Im thinking
D A
What Im trying to hide
Em G D A
Yeh Im dyin all night
Bm G F#m
Im breathing but I cant feel life
Em F#m Bm
Im smiling but Im dyin inside
verse 2
D F#m
How can I make sure Im invisible
Bm F#m Em
Or find just a simple phrase that may say it all
G F#m
Cos its far too soon and not the right time
Em A
What Ive seen was for my eyes
D F#m
And how can I make sure no one worries for me
Bm F#m Em
Cos I dont need helping hand and don’t want sympathy
G F#m
Dont know what I need but know what I dont
Em A
What you cant see it feels so broke
Em A
That you cant see is how Ill cope
Chorus
Em G D A
Im dyin inside
Em G
Who knows what Im thinking
D A
What Im trying to hide
Em G D A
Yeh Im dyin all night
Bm G F#m
Im breathing but I cant feel life
Em F#m G
Im smiling but Im dyin inside
D G
Want everyone around to think that Im alright
D A
Hope they assume Ive left the dark and found the light
Bm F#m G
Want them to think that I dont cry myself to sleep at night
Em G D A
Oooooh
Em G D A
Oooooh
Chorus
Em G D A
Yeh Im dyin inside
Em G
Who knows what Im thinking
D A
What Im trying to hide
Em G D A
Yeh Im dyin all night
Bm G F#m
Im breathing but I cant feel life
Em F#m Bm
Im smiling but Im dyin inside
How to play Dying Inside
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 D. 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.