I Ain't Dead Yet
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Intro: C D G
G
I’ve got a baby at home
C
A to do list a mile long
G D
And a husband who comes home each night
G C
I do the laundry, I cook and clean, it’s my responsiblity
G D G
And I’m usually in the bed by nine
C G
But I still like a cold beer and a long dirt road
C G D
And listenin’ to some Keith Whitley on the radio
C
Don’t mean I ain’t a good mama
G
Don’t mean I ain’t a good wife
C
I’m just like anybody else
G D
Who needs a break from time to time
C
And I know my obligations
G Em
And believe me they're met
C D G
I may be gettin’ older but I ain’t dead yet
G
My lifes a lot different now
C
I’m proud of how it’s turned out
G D
And folks like me they understand
G
There’s always somethin’ to be done
C
But I still like havin’ fun
G D G
It’s just part of who I am
C G
I’ll always like a cold beer and a long dirt road
C G D
And listenin’ to some Hank Williams on the radio….
C
Don’t mean I ain’t a good mama
G
Don’t mean I ain’t a good wife
C
I’m just like anybody else
G D
Who needs a break from time to time
C
And I know my obligations
G Em
And believe me they're met
C D G
I may be gettin’ older but I ain’t dead yet
C D C G
I may be gettin’ older but I ain’t dead yet
How to play I Ain't Dead Yet
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.