When I'm A Dead Boy
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G
When I'm a dead boy
Bm
Burn my body
Em Cm
Pour a couple of my ashes into concrete
G Em/B Em D
Build a bench 10 feet long 12 inches tall
G
Leave it somewhere
Bm
Central Phoenix
Em Cm
Where no security guards would dare try to protect it
G Em/B Em
Layer of wax on the corner near a QuickTrip
D G Em/B Em
With smooth ground so the step kids can do their kickflips
D C G
An ugly wave in a sea of ugly flatness
C G
A beautiful wave in a sea of pretty flatness
C G
A mania wave in a sea of simple sadness
Bm Em
Until they tear me down
Cm
When I'm a dead boy
Cm
When I'm a dead boy
How to play When I'm A Dead Boy
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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.