Dying Slowly
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A
I've got memories
F#m
I keep them away from me
A
They won't behave
F#m
Won't be what I want them to be
Bridge:
A G F#m
I've seen it all and it's all done
A(V) G F#m
I've been with everyone and no one
A
So many squandered moments
F#m
So much wasted time
A
So busy chasing dreams
F#m
I left myself behind
Bridge
A G F#m
I've seen it all and it's all done
A G F#m
I've been with everyone and no one
[Refrão] G
So this dying slowly
A G F#m
It seemed better than shooting myself
G
This dying slowly
A G F#m
It seemed better than shooting myself
A
These worms, darling
F#m
They're nibbling away at me
A
They go at it when I'm sleeping
F#m
Won't let me get to my feet
Bridge
A G F#m
I've seen it all and it's all done
A G F#m
I've been with everyone and no one
[Refrão] G
So this dying slowly
A G F#m
It seemed better than shooting myself
G
This dying slowly
A G F#m
It seemed better than shooting myself
D
If I could find a way to explain these feelings
A
I would shout them out
D
If I could find out all of this, what's inside of me
A
I would shout them out
G
So this dying slowly
A G F#m
It seemed better than shooting myself
G
This dying slowly
A G F#m
It seemed better than shooting myself
A
I make some coffee
F#m
Pull on that new pair of pants
A
I can get so far
F#m
The feeling just falls away
A G F#m
I've seen it all and it's all done
A G F#m
I've been with everyone and no one
A
I'm just tired baby
F#m
I just need to lay down...
I think that might be it :)
if you see something wrong let me know :)
How to play Dying Slowly
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 A. 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.