I'd Rather Be Dead
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[Refrão] D A
I'd rather be dead, I'd rather be dead
D
I'd rather be dead than wet my bed
A
I'd rather be dead, I'd rather be dead
D
I said dead than wet my bed
G D
Oh, I'd rather be gone than carry on
E7 A
I'd rather go away than feel this way
D A
Oh, I'd rather be there where you haven't got a care
D
And you're better off dead though it doesn't seem fair
Chorus (with B and E)
A E
I'd rather keep my health and dress myself
F#7 B
But you're better off dead than sitting on a shelf
E B
I'll tie my tie 'till the day I die
E
But if I have to be fed then I'd rather be dead
And when he takes my hand on the very last day
I will understand because, it's better that way
Oh! It's nice to be alive when the dream comes true
You'll be better off dead, it could happen to you
Chorus (with B and E)
by: José Duarte
jtduarte1@gmail.com
How to play I'd Rather Be 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 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.