Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone
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D
When death shall close these eyelids,
G D
and this heart shall cease to beat,
and they lay me down to rest
A A7 D
in some flowery-bound retreat.
D
Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone)?
G D
Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone)?
Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone)?
A A7 D
Will you miss me when I'm gone ?
D
Perhaps you'll plant a flower
G D
on my poor, unworthy grave.
Come and sit alone beside me,
A A7 D
when the roses nod and wave.
D
Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone)?
G D
Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone)?
Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone)?
A A7 D
Will you miss me when I'm gone ?
D
One sweet thought my soul shall cherish,
G D
when this fleeting life has flown,
this sweet thought will cheer when dying,
A A7 D
will you miss me when I'm gone.
D
Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone)?
G D
Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone)?
Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone)?
A A7 D
Will you miss me when I'm gone ?
D
When these lips shall never more
G D
press a kiss upon thy brow,
but lie cold and still in death,
A A7 D
will you love me then as now.
D
Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone)?
G D
Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone)?
Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone)?
A A7 D
Will you miss me when I'm gone ?
How to play Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.