Now playing

Dead To The World

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

DEAD TO THE WORLD
PATTI SMITH
[Verse 1]
CDead to the world my Fbody was sleeping’
COn my mind was notFhin’ at all
CCome a mist, an Fair so appealing
CI’m here a whisperin', you Fsummoned, I calledC  F  
[Verse 2]
CI formed me a presence whose Faspect was changing’
COh, he would shift, he would Fnot shift at all
CWe sat for a while, he was Fvery engaging’
CAnd when he was gone, I was Fgone on a smileC  F  
[Chorus]
With a Dmstrange way of walking’
And a Fstrange way of breathing’
More Dmlives than a cat that Fled me astray
DmAll in all, he captured my Fheart
CDead to the Dmworld and I Fjust slipped aCway
[Verse 3]
CI heard me a music that dFrew me to dancing’
CLo, I turned Funder his spell
CI opened my coat but he nFever came closer
CI bolted the door and Fwhispered, oh wellC  F  
[Chorus]
With a Dmstrange way of walking’
And a sFtrange way of breathing’
More lDmives than a cat that lFed me astray
DmAll in all, he captured my Fheart
CDead to the Dmworld and Fjust slipped Caway
[Instrumental]
    C   Fx 5
[Verse 4]
CI laid in the rushes, the Fair was upon me
CWondering’, well, I jFust couldn't discern
CWill he come back, come Fback to me?
COh, I whispered will you Fever return?C  F  
[Verse 5]
CI was feeling’ sensations in Fno dictionary
CHe was less than a breath of sFhimmer and smoke
CThe life in his fingers unwFound my existence
CDead to the world aFlive I awokeC  F  
[Chorus]
With a Dmstrange way of walking’
And a sFtrange way of breathing’
Less tDmhan a breath of sFhimmer and smoke
DmThe life in his fingers unwFound my existence
CDead to the wDmorld aliFve I awCoke
[Outro]
CAlive I aFwoke
G(AAmlive)
CAlive I aFwoke
G(Alive I aAmwoke)
CAliveF  
G(I Amawoke)
CI awokeF  
G(I Amawoke)
CI awokFe
G(AAmlive)
CAlive, alFive, oh
G(AAmlive)
G(AAmlive)
CAlive, alFive, oh
CAlive, alFive, oh 

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

Dead To The World

by Patti Smith

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

DEAD TO THE WORLD

PATTI SMITH

[Verse 1]

C F

Dead to the world my body was sleeping’

C F

On my mind was nothin’ at all

C F

Come a mist, an air so appealing

C F C F

I’m here a whisperin', you summoned, I called

[Verse 2]

C F

I formed me a presence whose aspect was changing’

C F

Oh, he would shift, he would not shift at all

C F

We sat for a while, he was very engaging’

C F C F

And when he was gone, I was gone on a smile

[Chorus]

With a strange way of walking’

And a strange way of breathing’

Dm F

More lives than a cat that led me astray

Dm F

All in all, he captured my heart

C Dm F C

Dead to the world and I just slipped away

[Verse 3]

C F

I heard me a music that drew me to dancing’

C F

Lo, I turned under his spell

C F

I opened my coat but he never came closer

C F C F

I bolted the door and whispered, oh well

[Chorus]

With a strange way of walking’

And a strange way of breathing’

Dm F

More lives than a cat that led me astray

Dm F

All in all, he captured my heart

C Dm F C

Dead to the world and just slipped away

[Instrumental]

C F

x 5

[Verse 4]

C F

I laid in the rushes, the air was upon me

C F

Wondering’, well, I just couldn't discern

C F

Will he come back, come back to me?

C F C F

Oh, I whispered will you ever return?

[Verse 5]

C F

I was feeling’ sensations in no dictionary

C F

He was less than a breath of shimmer and smoke

C F

The life in his fingers unwound my existence

C F C F

Dead to the world alive I awoke

[Chorus]

With a strange way of walking’

And a strange way of breathing’

Dm F

Less than a breath of shimmer and smoke

Dm F

The life in his fingers unwound my existence

C Dm F C

Dead to the world alive I awoke

[Outro]

C F

Alive I awoke

G Am

(Alive)

C F

Alive I awoke

G Am

(Alive I awoke)

C F

Alive

G Am

(I awoke)

C F

I awoke

G Am

(I awoke)

C F

I awoke

G Am

(Alive)

C F

Alive, alive, oh

G Am

(Alive)

G Am

(Alive)

C F

Alive, alive, oh

C F

Alive, alive, oh

About Dead To The World Chords by Patti Smith

Learn how to play Dead To The World by Patti Smith with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dead To The World chords”, “Dead To The World guitar chords”, or “Patti Smith Dead To The World 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 Dead To The World chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dead To The World lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, Dm, G, Am.

FAQ — Dead To The World by Patti Smith

How do I play "Dead To The World" by Patti Smith on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Dead To The World" by Patti Smith 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 "Dead To The World" by Patti Smith free?

Yes. The chords for "Dead To The World" by Patti Smith are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Dead To The World" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Dead To The World" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Dead To The World"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Dead To The World" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Dead To The World" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Dead To The World" by Patti Smith with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Patti Smith below.

What key is "Dead To The World" in?

The chords for "Dead To The World" show the original chord names (including C, F, Dm, G, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.