Now playing

Before I Die

Chords

5.07 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/8

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 8Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Tracy Byrd, " Before I Die"
[Intro Lick]
e|------------------|
B|------------------|
G|------------------|
D|----0--2h4--2p0-0-|
A|-0h2--------------|
E|------------------|
D      G       A
[Verse 1]
Before I dDie
I wGanna hit the Mississippi in a bAoat I've yet to bDuy
Gand take it out in the Gulf
Where the wAater meets the Bmsky
EmTo where nothing on God's green earth looks dAry
And I wanna seeD  
that staGdium in New York frAom a right field sDeat
Maybe caGtch a homerun when a nAew all-star goes dBmeep
And pretEmend that's Maris and Mantle pointing up at mAe
[Chorus]
While I can still breathGeD  
EmWhile this old hearAt still has another bDeat
It's tBmime I put some livinA' to these dreGamsEm  A  
[Verse 2]
Before I dieD,
GI'm gonna learn all about how maAn swallows prideD  
And find Gthe strength to tell my daAddy he was rBmight
EmAnd tell mama I'm sorry about that niAght
Before I'm called uDp
I wGanna be the kinda man that a wAoman wants to lDove
And finGd a side of me that's a dAifferent kind of touBmgh
Who ain'Emt ashamed to need the man abAove
[Chorus]
While I can still breathGeD  
EmWhile this old hearAt still has another bDeat
It's tBmime I put some livinA' to these dreGamsEm  A  
[Verse 3]
And Lord I knowD  
GThese are things I shoulAd have done a long time Dago
And when I close Gmy eyes I wAanna feel at eBmase
And if I leEmft right now I couldn't rest in pAeace
[Chorus]
While I can still breathGeD  
EmWhile this old hearAt still has another bDeat
It's tBmime I put some livinA' to these dreGamsEm  A  
[Outro]
Before I dDie
I wGanna hit the Mississippi in a bAoat I've yet to bDuy
Gand take it out in the Gulf
Where the wAater meets the Bmsky
EmTo where nothing on God's green earth looks dAry
************************************
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
************************************

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

Before I Die

by Tracy Byrd

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Tracy Byrd, " Before I Die"

[Intro Lick]

e|------------------|

B|------------------|

G|------------------|

D|----0--2h4--2p0-0-|

A|-0h2--------------|

E|------------------|

D G A

[Verse 1]

Before I die

G A D

I wanna hit the Mississippi in a boat I've yet to buy

and take it out in the Gulf

A Bm

Where the water meets the sky

Em A

To where nothing on God's green earth looks dry

And I wanna see

G A D

that stadium in New York from a right field seat

G A Bm

Maybe catch a homerun when a new all-star goes deep

Em A

And pretend that's Maris and Mantle pointing up at me

[Chorus]

G D

While I can still breathe

Em A D

While this old heart still has another beat

Bm A G Em A

It's time I put some livin' to these dreams

[Verse 2]

Before I die,

G A D

I'm gonna learn all about how man swallows pride

G A Bm

And find the strength to tell my daddy he was right

Em A

And tell mama I'm sorry about that night

Before I'm called up

G A D

I wanna be the kinda man that a woman wants to love

G A Bm

And find a side of me that's a different kind of tough

Em A

Who ain't ashamed to need the man above

[Chorus]

G D

While I can still breathe

Em A D

While this old heart still has another beat

Bm A G Em A

It's time I put some livin' to these dreams

[Verse 3]

And Lord I know

G A D

These are things I should have done a long time ago

G A Bm

And when I close my eyes I wanna feel at ease

Em A

And if I left right now I couldn't rest in peace

[Chorus]

G D

While I can still breathe

Em A D

While this old heart still has another beat

Bm A G Em A

It's time I put some livin' to these dreams

[Outro]

Before I die

G A D

I wanna hit the Mississippi in a boat I've yet to buy

and take it out in the Gulf

A Bm

Where the water meets the sky

Em A

To where nothing on God's green earth looks dry

************************************

| h Hammer-on

| p Pull-off

************************************

About Before I Die Chords by Tracy Byrd

Learn how to play Before I Die by Tracy Byrd with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Before I Die chords”, “Before I Die guitar chords”, or “Tracy Byrd Before 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 Before I Die chords and for experienced players who want accurate Before I Die lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, Bm.

FAQ — Before I Die by Tracy Byrd

How do I play "Before I Die" by Tracy Byrd on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Before I Die" by Tracy Byrd 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 "Before I Die" by Tracy Byrd free?

Yes. The chords for "Before I Die" by Tracy Byrd are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Before I Die" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Before I Die"?

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

Is "Before I Die" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Before I Die" by Tracy Byrd with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tracy Byrd below.

What key is "Before I Die" in?

The chords for "Before I Die" show the original chord names (including B, G, D, A, E, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.