Left for Dead
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[Intro: ]D B D B
Dm Bm B2 Bm G Bm
You left off where I got on.
B2 Bm A2/C# Bm11 A2 G6/9
Now temptation's weak and my pa-tience is strong.
Dm Bm B2 Bm G Bm
Used to be I was unkind.
B2 Bm A2/C# Bm11 A2 G6/9
Now I don't call and you don't mind.
A5v B5 G5
Thought it was wrong, wrong what she said.
A2/C# Bm11 A2
Now you're right and I'm left for dead.
G6/9 A5v B5 G5
Thought it was dumb, dumb what I heard.
A2/C# Bm11 A2 G6/9
Now I'm eatin' every word.
Dm Bm B2 Bm G Bm
Clang, bang, clang went the good guy at the door.
B2 Bm A2/C# Bm11 A2 G6/9
They put me in a cell with a concrete floor.
Dm Bm B2 Bm G Bm
Wrapped a phone cord 'round my fist.
B2 Bm A2/C# Bm11 A2 G6/9
They abort my wrist and I cut where I kissed.
A5v B5 G5
Thought it was wrong, wrong what she said.
A2/C# Bm11 A2
Now you're right and I'm left for dead.
G6/9 A5v B5 G5
Thought it was dumb, dumb what I heard.
A2/C# Bm11 A2 G6/9
Now I'm eatin' every word.
D2 Asus4 G6/9 Asus4
Clang, bang, clang.
D2 Asus4 G6/9 Asus4
Clang, bang, clang.
E5 B5 A5 B/G# E5 B5 A5 B/G#
Bang, clang (say say say say)
| Dm | Bm B2 Bm | G | Bm B2 Bm |
| A2/C# | A2/C# | Bm11 | Bm11 |
| A2 | A2 | G6/9 | G6/9 | D5 |
How to play Left for 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.