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Fixin To Die

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Step 1 / 40Position: 3

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Drop D Tuning (DADGBe)
[Intro] (x6)
De|----------------D/C---------D/B--------|
B|---------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------|
D|-------------0-------------------|
A|----------3b-------0h3------0h2--|
D|--5s0----------------------------|
[Verse]
DFeelin funny in my mind lord, I believe I'm fixin to Ddie
DFeelin funny in my mind lord, I believe I'm fixin to Ddie
DWell I don't mind dyin' but I hate to leave my children Dcryin'
Well look over yonder, to that buryin ground
Look over yonder, to that buryin ground
Sure seems lonesome, lord when the sun goes down
[Instrumental](x2)
De|----------------D/C---------D/B--------|
B|---------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------|
D|-------------0-------------------|
A|----------3b-------0h3------0h2--|
D|--5s0----------------------------|
[Verse]
Feelin' funny in my eyes lord, I believe I'm fixin to die, fixin to die
Feelin' funny in my eyes lord, I believe I'm fixin to die
Well I don't mind dyin' but I hate to leave my children cryin'
Well there's black smoke risin' lord, it's risin' up above my head,
[Instrumental](x2)
De|----------------D/C---------D/B--------|
B|---------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------|
D|-------------0-------------------|
A|----------3b-------0h3------0h2--|
D|--5s0----------------------------|
up above my head
Well there's black smoke risin' lord, it's risin' up above my head
Can tell Jesus, "Make up my dyin' bed"
Well I'm walkin' kinda funny lord, I believe I'm fixin' to die,
[Instrumental](x2)
De|----------------D/C---------D/B--------|
B|---------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------|
D|-------------0-------------------|
A|----------3b-------0h3------0h2--|
D|--5s0----------------------------|
fixin' to die
Yes I'm walkin' kinda funny lord, I believe I'm fixin' to die,
[Instrumental](x4)
De|----------------D/C---------D/B--------|
B|---------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------|
D|-------------0-------------------|
A|----------3b-------0h3------0h2--|
D|--5s0----------------------------|
fixin' to die, fixin' to die
Well I don't mind dyin' but I hate to leave my children cryin'

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

This song, released early in Bob Dylan's career, showcases his deep roots in traditional folk and blues. It captures the essence of his early work, where he would often adapt older folk songs and infuse them with his distinct lyrical approach. Playing this song connects you to the foundational elements of a legendary artist who would go on to reshape popular music with his intellectual and poetic lyrics.

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Fixin To Die

by Bob Dylan

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Chords in this song · guitar

D/C

D/B

Drop D Tuning (DADGBe)

[Intro] (x6)

D D/C D/B

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

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

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

D|-------------0-------------------|

A|----------3b-------0h3------0h2--|

D|--5s0----------------------------|

[Verse]

D D

Feelin funny in my mind lord, I believe I'm fixin to die

D D

Feelin funny in my mind lord, I believe I'm fixin to die

D D

Well I don't mind dyin' but I hate to leave my children cryin'

Well look over yonder, to that buryin ground

Look over yonder, to that buryin ground

Sure seems lonesome, lord when the sun goes down

[Instrumental](x2)

D D/C D/B

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

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

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

D|-------------0-------------------|

A|----------3b-------0h3------0h2--|

D|--5s0----------------------------|

[Verse]

Feelin' funny in my eyes lord, I believe I'm fixin to die, fixin to die

Feelin' funny in my eyes lord, I believe I'm fixin to die

Well I don't mind dyin' but I hate to leave my children cryin'

Well there's black smoke risin' lord, it's risin' up above my head,

[Instrumental](x2)

D D/C D/B

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

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

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

D|-------------0-------------------|

A|----------3b-------0h3------0h2--|

D|--5s0----------------------------|

up above my head

Well there's black smoke risin' lord, it's risin' up above my head

Can tell Jesus, "Make up my dyin' bed"

Well I'm walkin' kinda funny lord, I believe I'm fixin' to die,

[Instrumental](x2)

D D/C D/B

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

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

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

D|-------------0-------------------|

A|----------3b-------0h3------0h2--|

D|--5s0----------------------------|

fixin' to die

Yes I'm walkin' kinda funny lord, I believe I'm fixin' to die,

[Instrumental](x4)

D D/C D/B

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

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

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

D|-------------0-------------------|

A|----------3b-------0h3------0h2--|

D|--5s0----------------------------|

fixin' to die, fixin' to die

Well I don't mind dyin' but I hate to leave my children cryin'

About Fixin To Die Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Fixin To Die by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Fixin To Die chords”, “Fixin To Die guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Fixin To 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 Fixin To Die chords and for experienced players who want accurate Fixin To Die lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, D/C, D/B, B, G, A.

FAQ — Fixin To Die by Bob Dylan

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What key is "Fixin To Die" in?

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