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After You Die chords by
Tom Waits
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Key: E minor
Intro 1
Em
Em

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Verse 1
Em
Em

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Like a tin can feeding

Like a skinned hand bleeding
Am
Am

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Like a tramp choir crying
Em
Em

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Like a camp fire dying
Bm
Bm
2

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B
B
2

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Like a big dog breeding
Em
Em

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Like a pig hog feeding

Like a top hat tipping

Like a dropped rat skipping
Am
Am

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Like a tin horn glowing
Em
Em

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Like a gin storm blowing
B
B
2

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Like a neck tie flapping
Em
Em

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Like a rich guy clapping

Like a big fool crawling

Like a rig tool falling
Am
Am

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Like a back door squeaking
Em
Em

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Like a crack whore tweaking
Verse 2
B
B
2

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What is it like?
Em
Em

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What is it like after we die?
Verse 3
Em
Em

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Like a string that's broken

Like a thing that's smoking
Am
Am

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Like a blue flame burning
Em
Em

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Like a new brain learning
B
B
2

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Like more cold coffee
Em
Em

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Like a poor old softie

Like a declining graveyard

Like a shining brave star
Am
Am

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Like a child that's fainting
Em
Em

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Like a wild ass painting
Verse 4
B
B
2

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What is it like?
Em
Em

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What is it like after we die?
Outro 1

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Chords
  • Em

  • Am

  • Bm

    2
  • B

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of After You Die by Tom Waits is E minor.

The primary chords used in After You Die are Em, Am, Bm, B.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, Am, Bm, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of After You Die is approximately 58 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of After You Die using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for After You Die. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Tom Waits.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add After You Die to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for After You Die by Tom Waits on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.