Elvis Is Dead
View chords used in this chart
Bass
V = vibrato
Intro 1. 2.
G|---------------|---------|-----------|
D|---------------|---------|-----------|
A|---------------|-------5-|-------6-5-|
E|--7-6-5--7-6-5-|-7-6-5---|-7-6-5-----|
V
Slap Part 2. 3.
G|------------|--------------|-------------|
D|------------|-------8---6--|-------6-----|
A|------------|-----4--------|-----4-------|
E|-1-1--4-5-6-|-4h6-----6----|-4h6-----4-6-|
Note:The part between the first and second slap part is hard to
hear because the bass volume is turned low. I play
E|-0-x-x-0-x-x-0-0-0-x-x-0-x| or something close to that. If
How to play Elvis Is Dead
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 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.