I Laugh In The Face Of Death
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
Bb F
I was just a child
Gm
When I got this scar
Eb
And all the while
Bb F
I was not prepared
Gm
For a world so cruel
Dm
I was so scared
Bb F
It only got worse
Gm
Every day I lived
Eb
Felt like a curse
Bb
Then one day
F
I just broke
Gm
And in my despair
F Eb
I made a joke
[Pre-chorus 1]
Bb
And I laughed
F Bb
I laughed, I laughed
[Verse 2]
Bb F
Ever since that day
Gm
Well I guess you can say
Eb
I've been this way
Bb F
And though I still get sad
Gm
As long as I can laugh
Dm
It’s not that bad
[Pre-chorus 2]
Bb F
When you learn to look your demons
Gm Eb
In the eyes and smile
Bb F
You'll find your deepest, darkest fears
Gm Dm Eb
Lose power for a while
[Pre-chorus 1]
Bb
And you'll laugh
F
You'll laugh
[Chorus]
Bb
I laugh in the face of death
F
I laugh with my dying breath
Eb
I laugh when I oughta cry
F
I laugh when I wanna die
Bb
I laugh at funerals
F
And meanwhile, you are all
Eb
Thinking I’m a criminal
F
Cuz when I ought to cry
Bb
I just laugh
[Bridge]
Dm Gm
Something gets strange
Dm Eb
And even deranged
Dm Gm
Laughing at the darkest things
Eb F
Makes me feel okay
You should try it
Bb
You'll feel better that way
[Chorus]
Bb
I laugh in the face of death
F
I laugh with my dying breath
Eb
I laugh when I oughta cry
F
I laugh when I wanna die
Bb
I laugh at funerals
F
And meanwhile, you are all
Eb
Thinking I’m a criminal
F
Cuz when I ought to cry
Bb
I just laugh
[Outro]
Bb
(What If you died?)
I'd just laugh!
C
(Or lose an eye?)
I'd just laugh!
Dm
(Or lose a leg?)
I'd get a peg
Eb
And rest it on a pirate's keg
Bb
(What if you drowned?)
I'd just laugh
C
(Or fall down?)
Well then you'd laugh
Dm
(A jester's crown is where you're bound)
Eb
I'd gladly be your clown
Bb
If you just laugh
F Bb
Just laugh, Just laugh
How to play I Laugh In The Face Of Death
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.