O Death
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[Intro ]
Am C Em F
Am C Em F
[Verso 1]
Am
Let not the ones who break the war
C
be the ones who mop the floor
Em
They're hungry for ya, theyre coming love
F
And when they do, scream out O Death
Instrumental
Am C Em F
[Verso 2]
Am
The butchers serving what's left of you
C
washing his hands in perfect view
Em
The blood is fresh, its smelling good
F
And when you see him, scream O Death
Instrumental
Am C Em F
[Verso 3]
Am
The imitators are laughing now
C
no sweat drips from their brow
Em
Their fangs are hidden and their jaws are closed
F
And when you see them, scream O Death
Instrumental
Am C Em F
[Verso 4]
Am
The healers are burning in their temple
C
they'll never get up to God's level
Em
They're laughing as they pocket the gold
F
And when you see them, scream O Death
Instrumental
Am C Em F
[Verso 5]
Am
Crying for mother whilst (hes on her bed)
C
does he know she's lying dead
Em
In the house they built of sin
F
Please notify their next of kin
Instrumental
Am C Em F
[Verso 6]
Am
The moonshiners drinking filthy liquor
C
the soldiers got an itching trigger finger
Em
He sets aside his family picture
F
And when he's lying dead, scream O Death
Instrumental
Am C Em F
[Verso 7]
Am
Your mamas waiting up on the porch
C
Papas looking round with his old torch
Em
Their son is gone, he's now just dust
F
And when they see theyll scream O Death
Outro
Am C Em F
Am C Em F
Am C Em F
Am C Em F
Am C Em F
Am C Em F
How to play O Death
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.