Now playing

Some Die Young

Chords

4.855 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Fmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Tuning: Standard E
I've only written the chords out for the first chorus, the progression is the same
[Verse 1]
FI will tell your story if you die
CI will Dmtell your sCtory and kBbeep you aliCve
The best I caDmn
I will tell them to the children
CIf we hBbave some.C.. if we hDmave some
C/E......FBut I've Bbalways felt the feCeling we would dDmie young
BbSome dCie yDmoung
BbSome dCie yDmoung
BbSome, sCome die yGmoung
[Chorus]
But you Fbetter hold onDm  
D/F#......Gm...So mFany things I neCed to say to you
D/F#Please don'tGm, don't lFet me gDmo
D/F#And we Gmsaid we F/Awould Bbdie togCether
Some die yGmoung
But you Fbetter hold onDm  
D/F#......Gm...So mFany things I neCed to say to you
D/F#Please don'tGm, don't lFet me gDmo
D/F#And we Gmsaid we F/Awould Bbdie togCether
          (F)
Some die young
[Verse 2]
FI will tell your story if you try
C...But how lDmong will your thCoughts of vBballeys stay gCreen
When the wDmorld you were born in changes with seasons
CWill you rBbun with the stream Cor will you ruDmn alone
C/E.....F..Or Bbwill you run agaCinst and fDminally reveal
Why soBbme diCe youDmng 
Why soBbme diCe youDmng
Why soBbme diCe
Some die Gmyoung
[Chorus]
But you Fbetter hold onDm  
D/F#......Gm...So mFany things I neCed to say to you
D/F#Please don'tGm, don't lFet me gDmo
D/F#And we Gmsaid we F/Awould Bbdie togCether
Some die yGmoung
But you Fbetter hold onDm  
D/F#......Gm...So mFany things I neCed to say to you
D/F#Please don'tGm, don't lFet me gDmo
D/F#And we Gmsaid we F/Awould Bbdie togCether
Some die yGmoung
But you Fbetter hold onDm  
D/F#......Gm...So mFany things I neCed to say to you
D/F#Please don'tGm, don't lFet me gDmo
D/F#And we Gmsaid we F/Awould Bbdie togCether
Some die yGmoung
[Outro]
Some die Fyoung
Some die Bb/Fyoung
She wF/Aalks with her head in the sand
They will never dieBb/G  
The song's ending is a bit weird, but end it in F major and it'll sound fine!

All chords in this song (10)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Some Die Young

by Laleh

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/E

D/F#

F/A

Bb/F

Bb/G

Tuning: Standard E

I've only written the chords out for the first chorus, the progression is the same

[Verse 1]

I will tell your story if you die

C Dm C Bb C

I will tell your story and keep you alive

The best I can

I will tell them to the children

C Bb C Dm

If we have some... if we have some

C/E F Bb C Dm

......But I've always felt the feeling we would die young

Bb C Dm

Some die young

Bb C Dm

Some die young

Bb C Gm

Some, some die young

[Chorus]

F Dm

But you better hold on

D/F# Gm F C

.........So many things I need to say to you

D/F# Gm F Dm

Please don't, don't let me go

D/F# Gm F/A Bb C

And we said we would die together

Some die young

F Dm

But you better hold on

D/F# Gm F C

.........So many things I need to say to you

D/F# Gm F Dm

Please don't, don't let me go

D/F# Gm F/A Bb C

And we said we would die together

()

Some die young

[Verse 2]

I will tell your story if you try

C Dm C Bb C

...But how long will your thoughts of valleys stay green

When the world you were born in changes with seasons

C Bb C Dm

Will you run with the stream or will you run alone

C/E F Bb C Dm

.......Or will you run against and finally reveal

Bb C Dm

Why some die young

Bb C Dm

Why some die young

Bb C

Why some die

Some die young

[Chorus]

F Dm

But you better hold on

D/F# Gm F C

.........So many things I need to say to you

D/F# Gm F Dm

Please don't, don't let me go

D/F# Gm F/A Bb C

And we said we would die together

Some die young

F Dm

But you better hold on

D/F# Gm F C

.........So many things I need to say to you

D/F# Gm F Dm

Please don't, don't let me go

D/F# Gm F/A Bb C

And we said we would die together

Some die young

F Dm

But you better hold on

D/F# Gm F C

.........So many things I need to say to you

D/F# Gm F Dm

Please don't, don't let me go

D/F# Gm F/A Bb C

And we said we would die together

Some die young

[Outro]

Some die young

Bb/F

Some die young

F/A

She walks with her head in the sand

Bb/G

They will never die

The song's ending is a bit weird, but end it in F major and it'll sound fine!

About Some Die Young Chords by Laleh

Learn how to play Some Die Young by Laleh with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Some Die Young chords”, “Some Die Young guitar chords”, or “Laleh Some Die Young chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Some Die Young chords and for experienced players who want accurate Some Die Young lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, F, C, Dm, Bb, C/E.

FAQ — Some Die Young by Laleh

How do I play "Some Die Young" by Laleh on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Some Die Young" by Laleh on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Some Die Young" by Laleh free?

Yes. The chords for "Some Die Young" by Laleh are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Some Die Young" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Some Die Young" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Some Die Young"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Some Die Young" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Some Die Young" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Some Die Young" by Laleh with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Laleh below.

What key is "Some Die Young" in?

The chords for "Some Die Young" show the original chord names (including E, F, C, Dm, Bb, C/E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.