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C G C G  C
FDead man, Dead man don’t cryC  
FDead man, Dead man don’t cryC  
Don’t crAy
When you die iFt ain’t the end,
It aGin’t the end when you dieC  
FDead man, dead man be braveC  
FDead man, dead man be braveC  
Be bravAe
You’ll be Fsaved by and by,
By Gand by you shall be saveCd
FDead man, dead man believeC  
FDead man, dead man believeC  
BelievAe
You’re a Ffree man at last,
At Glast, dead man, you are freeC  
FDead man, Dead man don’t cryC  
FDead man, Dead man don’t cryC  
Don’t crAy
When you die iFt ain’t the end,
It aGin’t the end when you dieC  

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Dead Man

by M. Ward

Lyrics & chords · Original key

C G C G C

F C

Dead man, Dead man don’t cry

F C

Dead man, Dead man don’t cry

Don’t cry

When you die it ain’t the end,

G C

It ain’t the end when you die

F C

Dead man, dead man be brave

F C

Dead man, dead man be brave

Be brave

You’ll be saved by and by,

G C

By and by you shall be saved

F C

Dead man, dead man believe

F C

Dead man, dead man believe

Believe

You’re a free man at last,

G C

At last, dead man, you are free

F C

Dead man, Dead man don’t cry

F C

Dead man, Dead man don’t cry

Don’t cry

When you die it ain’t the end,

G C

It ain’t the end when you die

About Dead Man Chords by M. Ward

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

FAQ — Dead Man by M. Ward

How do I play "Dead Man" by M. Ward on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Dead Man" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Dead Man"?

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Is "Dead Man" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Dead Man" by M. Ward with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by M. Ward below.

What key is "Dead Man" in?

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