I'm Not Dead
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Cm G# D# Bb Cm G# D# Bb
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Cm
There's all these cracks
G#
Crack of sunlight
D# Bb
Crack in the mirror on your lips
Cm G#
It's the moment of a sunset Friday
D# Bb
When our conversations twist
Cm G#
It's the fifth day of ice on a new tattoo
D# Bb
But the ice should be on our heads
Cm G#
We only spun the wheel to catch ourselves
D# Bb
So we weren't left for death
Fm G#
And I was never looking for approval from anyone but you
D# Bb Fm G#
And though this journey is over I'll go back if you ask me to
D# Bb Cm G#
I'm not dead just floating
D# Bb
Right between the ink of your tattoo
Cm G#
In the belly of the beast we turned into
D# Bb Cm G#
I'm not scared just changing
D# Bb Cm
Right beyond the cigarette and the devilish smile
G#
You're my crack of sunlight
Cm G# D# Bb
Cm G# D# Bb
You can do the math a thousand ways but you can't erase the facts
Cm G# D# Bb
That others come and others go but you always come back
Cm G# D# Bb
I'm a winter flower underground always thirsty for summer rain
Cm G#
And just like the change of seasons
D# Bb
I know you'll be back again
D# Bb Cm G#
I'm not dead just floating
D# Bb
Underneath the ink of my tattoo
Cm G#
I've tried to hide my scars from you
D# Bb Cm G#
I'm not scared just changing
D# Bb Cm
Right beyond the cigarette and the devilish smile
G# D# Bb Cm G#
You're my crack of sunlight oh
D# Bb Cm G#
I'm not dead just yet
I'm not dead I'm just floating
Doesn't matter where I'm going
I'll find you
I'm not scared at all
Underneath the cuts and bruises
Finally gained what no one loses
I'll find you
I will find you
D# Bb Cm G#
I'm not dead just floating
D# Bb Cm
I'm not scared just changing
G# Cm
You're my crack of sunlight yeah
How to play I'm Not Dead
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.