The King Is Dead
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Am C Em G6/E) 4x
(F Fm)
Em C
I have not come to worship you
Am F
Only flowers at your throne
Em C
I have not come to plead or beg
Am F
Or to claim what is my own
C B
Oh I know you are the king
C B
And you'll say you what is wrong
Em C
I have come to cut you down
Am F
And to leave your body dead
Em C
You do not mean so much to me
Am F
Nor that crown upon your head
C B
You are just as sad as me
C B
You are lonely flesh and blood
Em F G Am
And the time has come for you to die
Solo: (Am C Em G6/E) 4x
(F Fm)
Em C
And now you bleed, please spare my life
Am F
You know I'm the chosen one
Em C
I don't believe what you bequeath
Am F
And I must do what must be done
C B
You say you're the only king
C B
But your words just fall like rain
Em F G Am Em
And the time has come for you to die
How to play The King Is Dead
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 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.