I'm Like Death
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Intro A7 A7/C# D7 D#º
E7 A7 E7
A7 A7/C# D7 D#º
I'm like death, can you see?
E7 A7
You need to be ready in time
E7
Ready in time
A7 A7/C# D7 D#º
One mistake, just drop the ball
E7 A7
And that great moment won't linger at all
A7
But life is generous
And she orders the death
D7 D#º
And you'll have a chance
Bb7 A7
Just one big chance at all
D7 A7
Just know how to improve this time
F#7
And I'll prove
B7 E7 A7 E7
And you'll be happy all the time
A7 A7/C# D7 D#º
Try not to be confused no more
E7 A7
Believe we can be happy and love
E7
Happy and love
A7 A7/C# D7 D#º
I know your heart has been blue
E7 A7
That's why I invite you to try
A7
We are so amazing
When we are walking around
D7 D#º
Talking about things
Bb7 A7
That just nobody else knows
D7 A7 F#7
So that's why I promise you'll have
B7 E7 A7 F#7
The best company by my side, by my side
B7 E7 A7 E7
You will have the sky on the Earth
A7
But life is generous
And she orders the death
D7 D#º
And you'll have a chance
Bb7 A7
Just one big chance at all
D7 A7
Just know how to improve this time
F#7
And I'll prove
B7 E7 A7 E7
And you'll be happy all the time
A7 A7/C# D7 D#º
Try not to be confused no more
E7 A7
Believe we can be happy and love
E7
Happy and love
A7 A7/C# D7 D#º
I know your heart has been blue
E7 A7
That's why I invite you to try
A7
We are so amazing
When we are walking around
D7 D#º
Talking about things
Bb7 A7
That just nobody else knows
D7 A7 F#7
So that's why I promise you'll have
B7 E7 A7 F#7
The best company by my side, by my side
B7 E7 A7 F#7
You will have the sky on the Earth
B7 E7 A7 F#7
You will see stars shining
Final B7 E7 A7 A7/G
A7/F# A7/F E7 A7
How to play I'm Like Death
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.