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Lazarus

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Chords by: Mati Tallica
Capo:      none
[Intro]
    D     A     C    GX2
   Am    FX4
[Verse]
  AmLook up here, I’m in heFaven
  AmI’ve got scars that can’t be sFeen
  AmI’ve got drama, can’t be stFolen
  AmEverybody knows me noFw
  Am    FX4
  AmLook up here, man, I’m in daFnger
  AmI’ve got nothing left to loFse
  AmI’m so high it makes my bFrain whirl
  AmDropped my cell phone down beFlow
      Am    FAin’t that just like mAmeF  
[Bridge]
  CBy the tEbime I Ggot to F#New York
  CI was liEbving liGke a F#king
  CThen I uEbsed up Gall my F#money
  CI was Eblooking fGor your F#ass
[Verse]
  AmThis way or no Fway
  AmYou know, I’ll be Ffree
  AmJust like that bFluebird
  AmNow, ain’t that just like Fme
  AmOh, I’ll be fFree
  AmJust like that bluFebird
  AmOh, I’ll be fFree
  AmAin’t that just like Fme
[Outro]
  Am    FX12
Am

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The story behind the song

"Lazarus" is a poignant track from David Bowie's final album, Blackstar, released shortly before his passing. The song also features in Bowie's off-Broadway musical of the same name, highlighting its theatrical and narrative depth. It carries the weight of a farewell, with its lyrics suggesting themes of rebirth and departure, echoing the biblical figure it's named after. Playing this song means stepping into a deeply personal and reflective space, channeling a sense of profound transition.

AI-written from these sources:Lazarus (David Bowie song) — Wikipedia ↗David Bowie — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Lazarus

by David Bowie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Chords by: Mati Tallica

Capo: none

[Intro]

D A C G

Am F

[Verse]

Am F

Look up here, I’m in heaven

Am F

I’ve got scars that can’t be seen

Am F

I’ve got drama, can’t be stolen

Am F

Everybody knows me now

Am F

Look up here, man, I’m in danger

Am F

I’ve got nothing left to lose

Am F

I’m so high it makes my brain whirl

Am F

Dropped my cell phone down below

Am F Am F

Ain’t that just like me

[Bridge]

C Eb G F#

By the time I got to New York

C Eb G F#

I was living like a king

C Eb G F#

Then I used up all my money

C Eb G F#

I was looking for your ass

[Verse]

Am F

This way or no way

Am F

You know, I’ll be free

Am F

Just like that bluebird

Am F

Now, ain’t that just like me

Am F

Oh, I’ll be free

Am F

Just like that bluebird

Am F

Oh, I’ll be free

Am F

Ain’t that just like me

[Outro]

Am F

X12

About Lazarus Chords by David Bowie

Learn how to play Lazarus by David Bowie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lazarus chords”, “Lazarus guitar chords”, or “David Bowie Lazarus 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 Lazarus chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lazarus lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, C, G, Am, F.

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