To Die A Virgin - The Divine Comedy

To Die A Virgin

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G Gm
Well we've been going together
G
Since the eighth of November
C
And though it seems like forever
G
I very clearly remember
Gm
You told me on our first date
G
What you'd do on my birthday
C
Well hooray it's my birthday!
G
And frankly, baby, I can't wait.
 
Em
I don't want to
Eb D Db
Die a virgin
Em
I don't want to
Eb D Db
Die a virgin
 
Bb-A Bb-A-Ab-G
 
G Gm
The other day I discovered
G
A magazine of my brother's
C
I read it under the covers
G
It got me all hot and bothered.
Gm
Now every time that I see you
G
Your uniform becomes see-through
C
You don't know how much I need you
G
The "Handy Andys" I've been through
 
Em
I don't want to
Eb D Db
Die a virgin
Em
I don't want to
Eb D Db
Die a virgin
 
Em - Eb - D - Db for the solo part
 
The pines and the cedars rejoice in his fall
How are you fallen from heaven?
Oh Hellel, star of the morning
 
G Gm
With all the bombs and the bird-flu
G
We're probably gonna be dead soon
C
And here we are in your bedroom
G
Oh did I tell you I love you I love you I love you
Gm
I can feel your heart beating
G
And your breathing increasing
C
Your folks are out for the evening
G
I really hope I'm not dreaming
 
Em
I don't want to
Eb D Db
Die a virgin
Em
I don't want to
Eb D Db
Die a virgin
 
Bb-A

How to play To Die A Virgin

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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