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The Chequered Flag (Dead or Alive) chords by
Jethro Tull
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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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Cm
Cm
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Eb
Eb
6

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Eb
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Bb
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Verse 1
F
F

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The disc brakes drag,
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Fsus4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Db
Db
4

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The chequered flag sweeps across
Cm
Cm
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Gm
Gm
3

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the oil-slick track.
Bb
Bb

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track.
F
F

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The young man's

home; dry as a bone.
Eb
Eb
6

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Db
Db
4

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Cm
Cm
3

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His helmet off,
Gm
Gm
3

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C
C

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he waves: the crowd waves back.
F
F

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One lap victory roll.
Dm
Dm

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Am
Am

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Gladiat_ or soul.
D
D

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Eb
Eb
6

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The taker of the day in winning has to say,
Bb
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F
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Eb
Eb
6

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C
C

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Isn't it grand to be play_ ing
F
F

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Bb

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F

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Eb
Eb
6

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C
C

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to the stand,
F
F

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Fsus4
Fsus4

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Dead or alive.
Eb
Eb
6

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C
C

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Bb
Bb

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Verse 2

F
F

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The sunlight streaks
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F
F

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through the curtain crack_ s,
Eb
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6

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Db
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4

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Cm
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3

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Touches the old man
Gm
Gm
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6

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where he sleeps.
F
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The nurse brings up a cup of tea
Eb
Eb
6

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Db
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4

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Cm
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3

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Two biscuits and the morn_ ing
Gm
Gm
3

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C
C

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paper mys_ tery.
F
F

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The hard road's en_ d,
Dm
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the white god's-send
Am
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D
D

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Is Is nearer every_ day,
Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
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in dying the old man says,
F
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Eb
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C
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Isn't it grand to be playing to the stand,
F
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Dead or alive.
Bb
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Verse 3
F
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Eb
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C
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F
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Fsus4
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The still-born
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Eb
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Bb
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F
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Fsus4
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F
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Eb
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6

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child child can't feel the rain
Db
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Cm
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As the chequered flag fall_
Gm
Gm
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Eb
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Bb
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s once again.
F
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The deaf composer completes
Eb
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6

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his final score.
Db
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Cm
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He'll nev_ er hear the sweet
Gm
Gm
3

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C
C

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encore.

The chequered flag,
F
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Dm
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Am
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the bull's red rag,

The lemming-hearted hordes
D
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hordes
Eb
Eb
6

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Running ever faster to the shore singing,
Bb
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F
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Eb
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C
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F
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Eb
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Isn't it grand to be
C
C

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playing to the stand,
F
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Dead or alive.
Outro 1
F
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Fsus4
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F
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Eb
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C
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F
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Eb
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Bb
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F
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Eb
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C
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F
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Fsus4
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Chords

  • Bb

  • Eb

    6

  • Cm

    3

  • F

  • Fsus4

  • Db

    4

  • Gm

    3

  • C

  • Dm

  • Am

  • D

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Chequered Flag (Dead or Alive)?

The original key of The Chequered Flag (Dead or Alive) by Jethro Tull is Bb major.

What are the main chords for The Chequered Flag (Dead or Alive)?

The primary chords used in The Chequered Flag (Dead or Alive) are Bb, Eb, Cm, F, Fsus4, Db.

Do I need a capo to play The Chequered Flag (Dead or Alive)?

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

Is The Chequered Flag (Dead or Alive) beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Eb, Cm, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Chequered Flag (Dead or Alive)?

The tempo of The Chequered Flag (Dead or Alive) is approximately 130 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Chequered Flag (Dead or Alive)?

You can easily change the key of The Chequered Flag (Dead or Alive) 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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