Funeral
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G
G
[Verse 1]
G C G
No, you can't beat me at my own game
G C Edim
Oh, you want it all to stay the same
G C
I love you still, I must get goin'
G C
It worked until we did some growin'
Am C
Who can deny the truth the longest let's
G D
Not let it come to that
[Verse 2]
G C G
No, you were not shunted down slack's lane
G C Edim
Oh, you're not tied up, here comes the train
G C
The tracks feel safe becuase you know 'em
G C
You can not stop the whistle from blowin'
Am C
And if you stay, it's gonna hurt much worse
G D
You'll still be left behind
[Chorus 1]
Am Cm G D
All there is left to want from this last kiss
Am C G Cm
Words couldn't hold even if we spoke
[Verse 3]
G C G
No, you hope some things won't ever die
G C Edim
Oh, you won't put on your suit and tie
G C
It's still a funeral, you know it
G C
You may not cry, you may not show it
Am C
But here is poetry, a vein of ore
G D
Uncovered by the storm
[Chorus 2]
Am Cm G D
All there is left to want from this last kiss
Am C G D
Words couldn't hold even if we spoke
Am Cm G D
Shot in the dark, missed it by a mile
Am C G Cm
Still left a mark, couldn't blame us for trying
[Outro]
G
No...
G
No...
G
Oh...
G
Oh
How to play Funeral
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.