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Rain When I Die

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[Intro]
C#m
 C#m   E   C#mx4
[Verse]
C#mIs she ready to Eknow C#mmy frustration?E  
C#mWhat she slippin' inEside, C#mslow castrationE  
C#mI'm a riddle so stErong, C#myou can't break meE  
C#mDid she come here to Etry, C#mtry to take meE  
[Chorus]
Did she call my Aname?E  F#  A  E  F#  
EI think it's gonna ArainE  F#  A  
AOh, Bwhen I die
[Bridge]
 C#m   E    C#mx4
[Verse]
C#mWas it something I saEid, hC#meld against me?E  
C#mAin't no life on the rEun, C#mslowly climbingE  
C#mCaught in ice so she staEres, C#mstares at nothingE  
C#mI can help her but woEn't, C#mnow she hates meE  
[Chorus]
Did she call my Aname?E  F#  A  E  F#  
EI think it's gonna ArainE  F#  A  
AOh, Bwhen I die
[Bridge]
 C#m   E    C#mx4
C#m
EShe won't D#let me C#mhide
EShe don't D#want me to C#mcry
C#m C#m C#m E
C#m C#m C#m B
C#m C#m C#m E
C#m C#m C#m B
 C#m   E    C#mx4
[Verse]
C#mWill she keep on the Eground, C#mtrying to ground meE  
C#mSlowly forgive my liEe, C#mlying to save meE  
C#mCould she love me agaiEn, or C#mwill she hate meE  
C#mProb'ly not, I know Ewhy, C#mcan't explain meE  
[Chorus]
Did she call my Aname?E  F#  A  E  F#  
EI think it's gonna ArainE  F#  A  
AOh, Bwhen I diC#me
[Outro]
 C#m   E    C#mx4
     C#m(fade out)
C#m(fade in)

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The story behind the song

Alice in Chains is known for a distinctive vocal style, often featuring harmonized vocals, and a sound rooted in heavy metal, even while associated with grunge. This song, from their album Dirt, showcases the band's powerful blend of rock, and their ability to craft a mood that is both heavy and atmospheric. It plays like a journey through a landscape of introspection and raw emotion.

AI-written from these sources:Alice in Chains — Wikipedia ↗

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Rain When I Die

by Alice In Chains

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C#m

[Intro]

C#m

C#m E C#m

[Verse]

C#m E C#m E

Is she ready to know my frustration?

C#m E C#m E

What she slippin' inside, slow castration

C#m E C#m E

I'm a riddle so strong, you can't break me

C#m E C#m E

Did she come here to try, try to take me

[Chorus]

A E F# A E F#

Did she call my name?

E A E F# A

I think it's gonna rain

A B

Oh, when I die

[Bridge]

C#m E C#m

[Verse]

C#m E C#m E

Was it something I said, held against me?

C#m E C#m E

Ain't no life on the run, slowly climbing

C#m E C#m E

Caught in ice so she stares, stares at nothing

C#m E C#m E

I can help her but won't, now she hates me

[Chorus]

A E F# A E F#

Did she call my name?

E A E F# A

I think it's gonna rain

A B

Oh, when I die

[Bridge]

C#m E C#m

C#m

E D# C#m

She won't let me hide

E D# C#m

She don't want me to cry

C#m C#m C#m E

C#m C#m C#m B

C#m C#m C#m E

C#m C#m C#m B

C#m E C#m

[Verse]

C#m E C#m E

Will she keep on the ground, trying to ground me

C#m E C#m E

Slowly forgive my lie, lying to save me

C#m E C#m E

Could she love me again, or will she hate me

C#m E C#m E

Prob'ly not, I know why, can't explain me

[Chorus]

A E F# A E F#

Did she call my name?

E A E F# A

I think it's gonna rain

A B C#m

Oh, when I die

[Outro]

C#m E C#m

C#m

(fade out)

C#m

(fade in)

About Rain When I Die Chords by Alice In Chains

Learn how to play Rain When I Die by Alice In Chains with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rain When I Die chords”, “Rain When I Die guitar chords”, or “Alice In Chains Rain When I Die 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 Rain When I Die chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rain When I Die lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#m, E, A, F#, B, D#.

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What key is "Rain When I Die" in?

The chords for "Rain When I Die" show the original chord names (including C#m, E, A, F#, B, D#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.