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[Intro]
D A G D
[Verse 1]
Well Dwhen you're sitting Athere in your Gsilk upholstered Dchair
Talkin' to some Arich folk that you Gknow D  
Well I hope you won't see Ame in my Gragged companDy
Well, you know I could Anever be aGlone D  
[Chorus]
Take me Adown little Susie, take me Ddown
I Aknow you think you're the queen of the underDground
And you can Gsend me dead flowers every Dmorning
GSend me dead flowers by the Dmail
GSend me dead flowers to my Dwedding
And I won't forget to put Aroses on your Ggrave D  
[Verse 2]
Well, Dwhen you're sitting Aback in your Grose pink CadilDlac
Making bets on KenAtucky Derby GDay D  
Ah, I'll be in my basement Aroom with a Gneedle and a Dspoon
And another girl to Atake my pain aGway D  
[Chorus]
Take me Adown little Susie, take me Ddown
I Aknow you think you're the queen of the underDground
And you can Gsend me dead flowers every Dmorning
GSend me dead flowers by the Dmail
GSend me dead flowers to my Dwedding
And I won't forget to put Aroses on your Ggrave D  
[Solo]
D   A   G   Dx4
[Chorus]
Take me Adown little Susie, take me Ddown
I Aknow you think you're the queen of the underDground
And you can Gsend me dead flowers every Dmorning
GSend me dead flowers by the U.S. DMail
GSay it with dead flowers in my Dwedding
And I won't forget to put Aroses on your Ggrave D  
No, I won't forget to put Aroses on your Ggrave D  
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The story behind the song

"Dead Flowers" is a song with notably dark lyrics, including a reference to injecting heroin, which adds a stark edge to its country-influenced sound. The song was recorded in 1970 and appeared on their 1971 album Sticky Fingers, emerging from a period when the band was exploring country music, partly due to Keith Richards' friendship with Gram Parsons. While the music itself is played straight, the vocal delivery brings a unique tension, as Mick Jagger felt more aligned with blues than country. It plays like a raw, unvarnished tale set against a surprisingly melodic backdrop.

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