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If I Die Young
The Band Perry
Capo 2. Chords get two beats each unless otherwise noted.
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3 4 G: 3x0003 |
132
D: xx0232 |
123
A: x02220 |
1342
Bmadd11: x24430 |
A Riff:
one strum/chord:
G DIf I die young, Bury me in satin A Bmadd11Lay me down on a bed of roses G DSink me in the river at dawn A Bmadd11Send me away with the words of a love song w/main strum pattern:G D A (1 w/A Riff)
Oh oh, oh oh G DLord, make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother A Bmadd11She'll know I'm safe with You when she stands under my colors G DOh and life ain't always what you think it ought to be A Bmadd11No, ain't even grey, but she buries her babyG D A Bmadd11
The sharp knife of a short lifeG D A (1 w/A Riff)
Well, I've had just enough time
Chorus: G DIf I die young, bury me in satin A Bmadd11Lay me down on a bed of roses G DSink me in the river at dawn A Bmadd11Send me away with the words of a love song G D A Bmadd11
The sharp knife of a short lifeG D A (1 w/A Riff)
Well, I've had just enough time G D And I'll be wearing white when I come into Your kingdom A Bmadd11I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger G D I've never known the loving of a man A Bmadd11but it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand G D There's a boy here in town says he'll love me foreverA Bmadd11
Who would have thought forever could be severed by G D A Bmadd11
The sharp knife of a short lifeG D A (1 w/A Riff)
Well, I've had just enough time Solo:/ G - D - / A - Bmadd11 - / x2
one strum/chord:
G D (fermata)
So put on your best, boys, And I'll wear my pearlsA (fermata)
What I never did is done G D A penny for my thoughts, Oh no, I'll sell them for a dollar A Bmadd11They're worth so much more after I'm a goner G D And maybe then you'll hear the words I've been singingA Bmadd11
Funny when you're dead how people start listening resume main strumming pattern:/ G - D - / A (w/A riff) - - - /
Chorus G D
Oh oh, the ballad of a doveA Bmadd11
Go in peace and love G DGather up your tears, Keep them in your pocket A Bmadd11Save them for a time when you're really gonna need ‘em G D A Bmadd11Oh oh, the sharp knife of a short lifeG D A (1 w/A Riff)
Well, I've had just enough time G (hold)
So put on your best, boysD (hold)
And I'll wear my pearls
This file is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
