The Day I Died
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Tuning: E A D G B E Standard
(Intro)
E A
(Verse)
B E
Give me an exorcism, lord knows how bad I need one
A
Said it's been such a while since I've seen your white tiles
B E
In a smile position without an opposition
A
Well I guess I'm alive but
B E
I feel three thousand miles awaaaaay
(Pre-Chorus)
(I see you coming to me)
A
Awaaaaaay
(I see you coming to me)
B
[Refrão]
E
I was asleep until the day I died
A
I was dug deep, six feet, eyes open wide
B C#m
Slack jawed on the assembly line
B
That I built in my own mind
A
I was asleep until the day
B E
I dii-ii-ii-iii-iiied
A
(I see you coming to me)
(Verse)
B E
I need an exorcism, this ain't no way of living
A
Slow and steady down the aisle but my heart is a child
B E
With an inner demon pleading to be forgiven
A
Shake me out if I'm alive,
B E
cause I feel three thousand miles awaaaaay
(Pre-Chorus)
(I see you coming to me)
A
Awaaaaaay
(I see you coming to me)
B
[Refrão]
E
I was asleep until the day I died
A
I was dug deep, six feet, eyes open wide
B C#m
Slack jawed on the assembly line
B
That I built in my own mind
A
I was asleep until the day
B E
I dii-ii-ii-iii-iiied
(POST-Chorus)
(I see you coming to me)
A
(I see you coming to me)
(I see you coming to me)
B E
(I see you coming to me)
(I see you coming to me)
A
(I see you coming to me)
(I see you coming to me)
B
[Refrão]
E
I was asleep until the day I died
A
I was dug deep, six feet, eyes open wide
B C#m
Slack jawed on the assembly line
B
That I built in my own mind
A
I was asleep until the day
B E
I dii-ii-ii-iii-iiied
(OUTRO)
A
I see you coming to me
B C#m B
I see you coming (But I heard every word)
A
I see you coming (But I heard every word)
(Until the day I died)
B E
(But I heard every word, I heard every word)
A
I see you coming
B C#m B
I see you coming (But I heard every word)
A
You coming for me
E
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Hope you enjoyed this one!
Stay KingerZ
-Matt
How to play The Day I Died
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.