Key: Bb Β· Capo: 3rd fret Β· BPM: 68 Β· Difficulty: Beginner Β· Chords: G, C, Em7, Dsus4, D, Am, Em, D/F# Β· Strumming: D DU DU DU
[Intro] G C G C [Chorus] G C When my heart stops breakin' Em7 Dsus4 D When my eyes won't cry Em7 When there's a day I can C live without you, baby Am C G It'll be the day I die [Verse] D C I had never ever, G ever hurt this way D C The pain is almost more than G I can take D C Em I'd give anythin' for you to stay with me Dsus4 D And never say, "Goodbye" [Chorus] G C When my heart stops breakin' Em7 Dsus4 D When my eyes won't cry Em7 When there's a day I can C live without you, baby Am C G It'll be the day I die [Verse] D C G I don't understand the rΠ΅asons why D C Was every "I love you" G a lovΠ΅r's lie? D C Please, tell me that you felt it Em at the time D And that what we had was real [Chorus] G C When my heart stops breakin' Em7 Dsus4 D When my eyes won't cry Em7 When there's a day I can live C without you, baby Am C G It'll be the day I die [Solo] G C Am C G [Bridge] C I have nothin' if I don't have you G This is all I'm lookin' D/F# forward to [Chorus] G C 'Cause when my heart stops breakin' Em7 Dsus4 D When my eyes won't cry Em7 When there's a day I can C live without you, baby Am C G It'll be the day I die Am C G Oh, it'll be the day I die [Outro] C G C G C G C
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βΉοΈ About This Song
On the 10th of November 2023, the track was released. The track was written by Carolyn Dawn Johnson & Chris Stapleton.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Bb
- Capo: 3rd fret
- Chords: G, C, Em7, Dsus4, D, Am, Em, D/F#
- BPM: 68
- Suggested Strumming: D DU DU DU
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: The Day I Die
- Artist: Chris Stapleton
- Written by Carolyn Dawn Johnson & Chris Stapleton
- Produced by Chris Stapleton, Dave Cobb & Morgane Stapleton
- Album: Higher
- Released Date: 10 November 2023
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Day I Die in?
The Day I Die is in the key of Bb.
What chords do I need for The Day I Die?
You need G, C, Em7, Dsus4, D, Am, Em, D/F# to play The Day I Die by Chris Stapleton.
Do I need a capo for The Day I Die?
Yes, place a capo on the 3rd fret to play The Day I Die by Chris Stapleton.
How hard is The Day I Die to play on guitar?
The Day I Die by Chris Stapleton is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.