Key: F · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: F, Bb, C, G, Gm, Dm, Dm7 · Strumming: D D D D
Eb Bb F Gm G F
[Verse 1]
Dm C F Simple walk to the corner store Dm Mama never thought she would be gettin' C a call from the coroner F Dm Said her son's been gunned down, been gunned down C F "Can you come now?" Gm Tears in her eyes, "Can you calm down? Bb C Please, ma'am, can you calm down?"
[Pre-Chorus]
Dm C F But it rained fire in the city that day, they say Dm7 C A river of blood in the streets F No love in the streets Dm7 C F And then came silence in the city that day, they say Bb Just another one gone C And they tell her move on
[Chorus]
Eb And she's stuck there, singing Bb "Baby, don't you close your eyes F 'Cause this could be our final time G C F And you know I'm horrible at saying goodbye Bb And I think of all you could have done F At least you'll stay forever young G C F I guess you picked the perfect way to die G F F Oh, I guess you picked the perfect way to die"
[Verse 2]
Dm C F New job, new city, new her Dm C F Bright-eyed, you would have been proud if you knew her Dm C F Flashing lights in the mirror, pull over, pull over Gm F Bb A couple nights in detention and it's over, a whole life's over
[Pre-Chorus]
C Dm7 C F They came marching in the city that day, they say Dm C Carryin' signs in the street F Cryin' eyes in the streets Dm7 C F But they heard nothing from the city that day, they say Bb Just another one gone C And the city moved on
[Chorus]
Eb We're stuck here singing Bb "Baby, don't you close your eyes F 'Cause this could be our final time G C F And you know I'm horrible at saying goodbye Eb Bb I'll think of all you coulda done Bbm F At least you'll stay forever young G C F I guess you picked the perfect way to die G C F Oh, I guess you picked the perfect way to die"
[Bridge]
Dm C Another dream lost F Bb Another king and queen lost Eb F Another broken promise they refuse to make right Dm C Oh, another night to live in fear F Bb Oh, another night that you're not here Eb C Another reason to get out there and fight
[Chorus]
Cm Bb But I said, "Baby, don't you close your eyes Bbm F 'Cause this could be our final time G C F And you know I'm horrible at saying goodbye Eb Bb But I'll think of all you coulda done F At least you'll stay forever young G C F I guess you picked the perfect way to die Dm C Oh, I guess you picked the perfect way..."
Track Info
- Song: Perfect Way to Die
- Artist: Alicia Keys
- Produced by Sebastian Kole & Alicia Keys
- Album: ALICIA
ℹ️ About This Song
Learn to play Perfect Way To Die Chords by Alicia Keys. Easy Guitar Chords with strumming Patterns.
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Perfect Way To Die Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: F
- Chords: F, Bb, C, G, Gm, Dm, Dm7
- Suggested Strumming: D D D D
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Piano Chords |
|---|---|
| F – 133211 G – 320003 Gm – 355333 C – x32010 Bb – x13331 Dm – xx0231 | F – F A C G – G B D Gm – G Bb D C – C E G Bb – Bb D F Dm – D F A |
[Intro]
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is PERFECT WAY TO DIE in?
PERFECT WAY TO DIE is in the key of F.
What chords do I need for PERFECT WAY TO DIE?
You need F, Bb, C, G, Gm, Dm, Dm7 to play PERFECT WAY TO DIE by Alicia Keys for Guitar & Piano.
Do I need a capo for PERFECT WAY TO DIE?
No capo is needed to play PERFECT WAY TO DIE by Alicia Keys for Guitar & Piano.
How hard is PERFECT WAY TO DIE to play on guitar?
PERFECT WAY TO DIE by Alicia Keys for Guitar & Piano is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.