Princess Die
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D
Leave the coffin open when I go
G/D Gadd2
Leave my pearls and lipstick on, so everybody knows
D
Pretty will be the photograph I leave
G/D Gadd2
Laying down on famous knives, so everybody sees
D G/D
Bleach out all the dark
D G/D
I'll swallow each peroxide shot
D G/D A/C#
Someone I'll know could love and save me from myself
[Refrain]
G/D Bm/D
Maybe I'll just clean the shit off of these fancy shoes
Em A/C# D
I'll be a Princess Di and die with you
[Chorus]
G
I wish that I was strong
D/F# A/E
I wish that I was wrong
G
I wish that I could cope
D/F# A/E
But I took pills and left a note
[Verse 2]
D
I'm hungry from an anorexic heart
Em G/D
I've been trying to tell you how I feel, but was never very smart
D
I'm wrapped in silks made for Egyptian queens
Em G/D
I'll do it in the swimming pool, so everybody sees
D G/D
Bleach out all the dark
D G/D
I'll swallow each peroxide shot
D G/D A/C#
I'll need someone to love and save me from myself
[Refrain]
G/D Bm/D
So maybe I'll just keep the shit on on these fancy shoes
Em A/C# D
I'll be a Princess Di and die with you
[Bridge]
G
Princess die
I want to see her cry
D/F# A/E
Princess die
G
Princess die
D/F#
Princess die
D
We want to watch her cry
A/E
Princess die
How to play Princess Die
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.