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Day of the Dead chords by
Wade Bowen
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Key: C minor
Intro 1
Am
Am

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E
E

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E
E

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Fdim
Fdim
3

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Am
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E
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Am
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Verse 1
G
G

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It's a hundred and ten
Am
Am

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here in Lajitas

Piñatas on the promenade
E
E

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Sunday best, painted faces

Lining up for the Parade
Am
Am

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Verse 2

G
G

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Oh the river is down here
Am
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in Lajitas

Steering down the banks of Mexico
E
E

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Wondering if they'd even notice

If I slipped across and just
Am
Am

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kept drifting on
Verse 3
C
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G
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It's the Day of the Dead
F
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here in Lajitas
E
E

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Am
Am

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Dirt still fresh under the stone
G
G

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Now our love's gone
Am
Am

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home to Jesus
E
E

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You're wearing white in San Antone
Am
Am

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Verse 4

Met an old Vaquer
G
G

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Am
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o from Nogales

Said he once wore my shoes
E
E

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I finally left him in some

alley in Juárez

Oh and he had nothing left to lose
Am
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Verse 5
C
C

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G
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It's the Day of the Dead
F
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here in Lajitas
E
E

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Am
Am

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Dirt still fresh under the stone
G
G

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Am
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Now our love's gone home to Jesus
E
E

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You're wearing white in San Antone
Am
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Interlude 1
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Am
Am

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Verse 6
G
G

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Dreamed I heard
Am
Am

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the Mariachis singing
E
E

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You and I were dancing toe to toe
G#aug
G#aug
4

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E
E

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Barefoot on the pale Saltillo

I woke up clinging to a ghost
Am
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Verse 7
C
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G
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It's the Day of the Dead
F
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here in Lajitas
E
E

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Am
Am

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Dirt still fresh under the stone
G
G

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Now our love's gone
Am
Am

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home to Jesus
E
E

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You're wearing white in San Antone
Am
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Verse 8
G
G

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Yeah now our love's gone
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Am

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home to Jesus
E
E

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You're wearing white
Outro 1

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Chords
  • Am

  • E

  • Fdim

    3
  • A

  • G

  • C

  • F

  • G#aug

    4

Capo: 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Day of the Dead?

The original key of Day of the Dead by Wade Bowen is C minor.

What are the main chords for Day of the Dead?

The primary chords used in Day of the Dead are Cm, G, Abdim, C, Bb, Eb.

Do I need a capo to play Day of the Dead?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is Day of the Dead beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Cm, G, Abdim, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Day of the Dead?

The tempo of Day of the Dead is approximately 150 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Day of the Dead?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Day of the Dead?

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

Is there a tuner available for Day of the Dead?

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 Wade Bowen.

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

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