Long Slow Suicide
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Well, now and then I like a cigarette,
Bm7
One day I’ll quit them, but not just yet,
C#m7 Dmaj7
Though every drag I take takes a day off my life,
D Dm A
Like a long slow suicide.
D Dm A
Life is a long slow suicide.
[Verse 2]
Amaj7
I cheer on my team through the thick and thin
Bm7
Though sometimes it seems like they’re scared to win.
C#m7 Dmaj7
And every time they play it takes a day off my life,
D Dm A
Like a long slow suicide.
D Dm A
Life is a long slow suicide.
[Verse 3]
Amaj7
Well, I drink too much and I work too hard,
Bm7
And I fry my food in a pool of lard,
C#m7 D
Then every show I play it takes a day off my life,
D Dm A
Like a long slow suicide.
D Dm A
Life is a long slow suicide.
[Interlude]
Amaj7 Bm7
C#m7 D
D Dm A x2
[Verse 4]
Amaj7
So when you feel like you can’t go on,
Bm7
There’s always this to take comfort from:
C#m7 Dmaj7
Every day you live takes a day off your life,
D Dm A
Like a long slow suicide.
D Dm A
Life is a long slow suicide.
D Dm A
It's a long slow suicide.
D Dm A
Life is a long slow suicide.
How to play Long Slow Suicide
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm7. 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.