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Key: Gb major•
Intro 1
B
B
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B
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2

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Don't
Verse 1

you believe in me now?
E
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Now that you found a new friend
B
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Anything goes but the truth

Messages we never send
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Anything goes when
Verse 2
F#
F#
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the angels sing
E5
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G
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Dance on volcanoes
D
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Wait see what tomorrow brings
A
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Better off dead, better off dead
A5
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Better off dead, than your ass in a sling
Interlude 1
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B
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2

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Why can't
Verse 3

you open the door?

I got the key in my hand

I guess we're breaking the law

I guess I don't understand
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Anything goes, but I must
Verse 4
F#
F#
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refuse
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Show me some action
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Wait 'til you see the news
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A5
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Better off dead, better off dead
F#
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What is the problem here?
Verse 5
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Get with the program
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Why do you stand accused?
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A5
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Better off dead, better off dead,
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better off dead
Eb5
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Like to see you walk a mile in my shoes
Interlude 2
F#
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Eb5
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F#
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Eb5
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F#5
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B5
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B
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What is the voice? We don't hear
Verse 6


Is it still talking to you?

I hope it's speaking real clear
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I hope it's pulling you through
Verse 7
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F#
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Anything goes, but I have to be fair
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E5
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Teach you a lesson
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Wait 'til I know you care
A
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Better off dead, better off dead
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Come and dance
Verse 8
F#
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in your wheelchair
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Show me some traction
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Let me know when you get there
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Better off dead, better off dead,

better off dead

Keep all your love in your head

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • B

    2

  • G

  • Em

  • D

  • E5

  • E

  • F#

    2

  • A

  • A5

  • Eb5

    6

  • F#5

    2

  • B5

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Better Off Dead by Motörhead is Gb major.

The primary chords used in Better Off Dead are Eb, Cb, Abm, Gb, Ab5, Ab.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Cb, Abm, Gb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Better Off Dead is approximately 62 beats per minute.

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

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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 Motörhead.

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