Now playing

Born Dead

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gbmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

A Shipwreck In The Sand
Key: F#  
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used:
 Ebm-  x68876
 B-    x24442
 F#-   244322
 C#-   x46664
 G#m-  466444
 Bb/D- x587xx
 Bbm-  x13321
C#/ F- 143xxx
Intro: Ebm--C#,  Ebm-F#-G#m- Bbmx4, Ebm(hold)
Verse 1:
Growl:
EbmYou call this a F#privilege
No, G#mI call it a Bbmright
There's no resEbmpect for
life No F#compromising
G#mCoverage denied (BbmCoverage denied)
Refrain 1:
Sing:
  EbmSo sit beG#mhind your desk and C#tell
                     F#  C#/F  
me how I'm supposed to feel inside
  EbmYou know I'm sG#mlowly dying how C#long
                     F#  C#/F  
I have left is for you to decide
Chorus 1:
Sing:
  BWe keep on Ebmsuffering C#everyBday
We're victims of F#op-G#mpor-Bbmtu--ni-Bty
One nation Ebmunder C#God they
Bsaid F#We G#mare Bbmall born dead
Verse 2:
Growl:
EbmDead and rotting 
F#bodies fill the
G#mFields in the Bbmeast
There's no resEbmpect for 
life it F#never stops
Is G#mthis what makes us Bbmfree?
Refrain 2:
  EbmSo flex your G#mmuscle as you C#barricade
              F#  C#/     F  Ebm  
the whole world piece by piece
How long unG#mtil the ocean C#overflows
       F#  C#/F  
into our yards and streets?
Chorus 2:
Sing:
  BWe keep on Ebmsuffering C#everyBday
We're victims of F#op-G#mpor-Bbmtu--ni-Bty
One nation Ebmunder C#God they Bsaid
Growl:
F#We G#mare Bbmall born
F#We G#mare Bbmall shit
 F#   G#m   Bbm(hold)  Ebm   C#   B  G#m  
We are all born   dead
Ebm C# B G#m
Bridge:
Growl:
   EbmWe can't esC#cape this
  BUntil we G#munify as Ebmone
I'll fight the C#sickness
          B        G#m  Ebm(hold)
  Until my time has come
Interlude: Ebm---B-C#/F-Ebm---F#-C#/F
Chorus 3:
Sing:
  BWe keep on Ebmsuffering C#everyBday
We're victims of F#op-G#mpor-Bbmtu--ni-Bty
One nation Ebmunder C#God they
Bsaid F#We G#mare Bbmall born
Chorus 4:
  BWe keep on Ebmsuffering C#everyBday
We're victims of F#op-G#mpor-Bbmtu--ni-Bty
One nation Ebmunder C#God they said
F#We G#mare Bbmall pawns, F#we G#mare 
Bbmall sheep, F#we G#mare Bbmall born Ebmdead
Outro: Ebm-F#-G#m- Bbmx4, Ebm(hold)

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 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

Born Dead

by Silverstein

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Ebm

G#m

Bb/D

Bbm

A Shipwreck In The Sand

Key:

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:

Ebm

- x68876

- x24442

- 244322

- x46664

G#m

- 466444

Bb/D

- x587xx

Bbm

- x13321

C# F

/ - 143xxx

Ebm C# Ebm F# G#m Bbm

Intro: --, --- x4, Ebm(hold)

Verse 1:

Growl:

Ebm F#

You call this a privilege

G#m Bbm

No, I call it a right

Ebm

There's no respect for

life No compromising

G#m Bbm

Coverage denied (Coverage denied)

Refrain 1:

Sing:

Ebm G#m C#

So sit behind your desk and tell

F# C# F

me how I'm supposed to feel inside

Ebm G#m C#

You know I'm slowly dying how long

F# C# F

I have left is for you to decide

Chorus 1:

Sing:

B Ebm C# B

We keep on suffering everyday

F# G#m Bbm B

We're victims of op-por-tu--ni-ty

Ebm C#

One nation under God they

B F# G#m Bbm

said We are all born dead

Verse 2:

Growl:

Ebm

Dead and rotting

bodies fill the

G#m Bbm

Fields in the east

Ebm

There's no respect for

life it never stops

G#m Bbm

Is this what makes us free?

Refrain 2:

Ebm G#m C#

So flex your muscle as you barricade

F# C# F Ebm

the whole world piece by piece

G#m C#

How long until the ocean overflows

F# C# F

into our yards and streets?

Chorus 2:

Sing:

B Ebm C# B

We keep on suffering everyday

F# G#m Bbm B

We're victims of op-por-tu--ni-ty

Ebm C# B

One nation under God they said

Growl:

F# G#m Bbm

We are all born

F# G#m Bbm

We are all shit

F# G#m Bbm Ebm C# B G#m

(hold)

We are all born dead

Ebm C# B G#m

Bridge:

Growl:

Ebm C#

We can't escape this

B G#m Ebm

Until we unify as one

I'll fight the sickness

B G#m Ebm

(hold)

Until my time has come

Interlude: Ebm---B-C#/F-Ebm---F#-C#/F

Chorus 3:

Sing:

B Ebm C# B

We keep on suffering everyday

F# G#m Bbm B

We're victims of op-por-tu--ni-ty

Ebm C#

One nation under God they

B F# G#m Bbm

said We are all born

Chorus 4:

B Ebm C# B

We keep on suffering everyday

F# G#m Bbm B

We're victims of op-por-tu--ni-ty

Ebm C#

One nation under God they said

F# G#m Bbm F# G#m

We are all pawns, we are

Bbm F# G#m Bbm Ebm

all sheep, we are all born dead

Ebm F# G#m Bbm Ebm

Outro: --- x4, (hold)

About Born Dead Chords by Silverstein

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

FAQ — Born Dead by Silverstein

How do I play "Born Dead" by Silverstein on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Born Dead" by Silverstein 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 "Born Dead" by Silverstein free?

Yes. The chords for "Born Dead" by Silverstein are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Born Dead"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Born Dead" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Born Dead" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Born Dead" in?

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