Dying Is Absolutely Safe chords by
Architects (Official Version)
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Key: C minorDifficulty: Advanced

Intro 1

Cm7

Cm7

Bb

Bb

Abmaj7

Abmaj7

Gm

Gm

G7/F

Cm7

Cm7

Bb

Bb

Abmaj7

Abmaj7

Gm

Gm

G7/F

Verse 1
Cm Cm 
 
Gm/Bb Gm/Bb 
 
From the cradle to the grave
Eb/G Eb/G 
 
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
Destined to break  like the waves
Cm Cm 
 
Gm/Bb Gm/Bb 
 
Gm Gm 
 
Existence is  so threatening
Cm Cm 
 
It takes a fierce grace to crack us open
Bb Bb 
 
Eb/G Eb/G 
 
A moment sat with our sentencing
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
And the light     comes flooding in
Cm Cm 
 
Gm/Bb Gm/Bb 
 
Oh, the light    comes flooding in

Chorus 1
When the leaves fall in the spring
Cm7 Cm7 
 
Bb Bb 
 
May all the beggars be blessed
Ab Ab 
 
Like angels with anhedonia
Gm Gm 
 
We're all just doing our best
G7/F G7/F 
 
Cm7 Cm7 
 
Repeating, "There's nothing left"
Bb Bb 
 
That's why we weed out the wonderers
Ab Ab 
 
Maybe there's virtue in emptiness
Gm Gm 
 
But I still drown in distress
G7/F G7/F 
 
Cm Cm 
 
When the leaves fall   in the spring

Verse 2
Cm Cm 
 
Gm/Bb Gm/Bb 
 
With the ravens here to stay
Eb/G Eb/G 
 
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
And the doves all flying away
Cm Cm 
 
Gm/Bb Gm/Bb 
 
Sedation feels so welcoming
Cm Cm 
 
In the subtle space, there's an endless ocean
Bb Bb 
 
Eb/G Eb/G 
 
But the devils sing and it's deafening
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
What a world     we're living in
Cm Cm 
 
Gm/Bb Gm/Bb 
 
Oh, we're never    listening

Chorus 2
When the leaves fall in the spring
Cm7 Cm7 
 
Bb Bb 
 
May all the beggars be blessed
Ab Ab 
 
Like angels with anhedonia
Gm Gm 
 
We're all just doing our best
G7/F G7/F 
 
Cm7 Cm7 
 
Repeating, "There's nothing left"
Bb Bb 
 
That's why we weed out the wonderers
Ab Ab 
 
Maybe there's virtue in emptiness
Gm Gm 
 
But I still drown in distress
G7/F G7/F 
 
When the leaves fall   in the spring

Bridge 1
Cm Cm 
 
Bb Bb 
 
I've got a lot to lose
Cm Cm 
 
But I won't lie to you
Eb Eb 
 
Bb/F Bb/F 
 
Gm7 Gm7 
 
And make believe  sincerity
Eb Eb 
 
I'm praying for a remedy
Bb/D Bb/D 
 
Beloved distant blue
Gm Gm 
 
Cm Cm 
 
One day I'll die for you
Eb Eb 
 
Bb/F Bb/F 
 
Gm7 Gm7 
 
And swim in sweet  serenity

Interlude 1

'Cause death is not my enemy

Eb

Eb

Gm/Bb

Gm/Bb

Cm

Eb

Bb

Gm

Gm

Outro 1
Eb Eb 
 
Bb/D Bb/D 
 
I've got a lot    to lose
Cm Cm 
 
But I won't lie to you
Eb Eb 
 
Bb Bb 
 
Gm7 Gm7 
 
And make believe sincerity
Eb Eb 
 
I'm praying for a remedy
Bb/D Bb/D 
 
Beloved distant blue
Cm Cm 
 
One day I'll die for you
Eb Eb 
 
Bb Bb 
 
Gm7 Gm7 
 
And swim in sweet serenity
'Cause death is not my enemy

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TunerE A D G B E

ChordsCm7 Bb Abmaj7 Gm G7/F...

Chords

Cm7
Bb
Abmaj7
Gm
G7/F
Cm
Gm/Bb
Eb/G
Ab
Eb
Bb/F
Gm7
Bb/D

Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Cm7: x-3-5-3-4-x
Bb: x-1-3-3-3-x
Abmaj7: 4-x-5-5-4-x
Gm: 3-5-5-3-3-3
G7/F: 1-x-0-0-0-3
Cm: x-3-5-5-4-x
Gm/Bb: x-1-0-0-3-3
Eb/G: x-x-5-3-4-3
Ab: 4-6-6-5-4-4
Eb: x-6-8-8-8-x
Bb/F: 1-x-3-3-3-x
Gm7: 3-5-3-3-3-3
Bb/D: x-5-3-3-6-x

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

0

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This is the definitive original version of Dying Is Absolutely Safe by Architects, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of C minor. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Architects.

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