Rotting
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Intro: C G F C F Fm C
Verse:
C G
I'm rotting inside
F C
My flesh turns to dust
F Fm C
Whisper, are you dying in my ear
C G
I'm so sick to death
F C
Tumors in my head
F Fm C
Whisper, are you dying in my ear
Chorus:
F C
Black rose of death
F C
In my fist I clutch
F C
Thorns shred my finger tips
F G
And drips toxic blood
Verse:
C G
Kiss me one last time
F C
Wipe off my sweat
F Fm C
Whisper, are you dying in my ear
C G
As my bones they rust
F C
20 pounds of trust
F Fm C
Whisper, are you dying in my ear
Chorus:
F C
Black rose of death
F C
In my fist I clutch
F C
Thorns shred my finger tips
F G
And drips toxic blood
Verse:
C G
I'm rotting inside
F C
My flesh turns to dust
F Fm C
Whisper, are you dying in my ear
C G
Kiss me one last time
F C
Wipe off my sweat
F Fm C
Whisper, are you dying in my ear
F Fm C
Whisper, are you dying in my ear
A# C
How to play Rotting
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 C. 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.