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[Intro]
G  D  G  D
E  D  F
[Verse]
FSailing on my every step. Inching off of the earBbth
BbIs magnified by the things I've dBmone
BbThe thing that AmI've become.
[Bridge]
D     F
[Verse]
FEvery lift of my hand. Coffee cup up, and back.
DmIs magnifieBbd by the things BmI've done. The things BbI've seen. the things I've causedBm.
[Chorus]
BbI'm a dead man wFalking.
[Solo]
D
[Verse]
DThe hammer that I once brung down now hovers over me.
DCast a shadow across, onto me.
[Bridge]
Fm    F
BbThe hallways are all mockinBmg me.
BbWhat I've become they're all Bmmocking me.
[Chorus]
FI'm a dead man walkiAmng.
BbA dead man walking.Am  
FA dead man walking.
DI'm a dead man walking.
BbDead man walkingAm.
FDead man walkingAm  
BbDead man walkinAmg
[Outro]
G       Gbm        F          E       A           C        D

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Dead Man

by Pearl Jam

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

G D G D

E D F

[Verse]

F Bb

Sailing on my every step. Inching off of the earth

Bb Bm

Is magnified by the things I've done

Bb Am

The thing that I've become.

[Bridge]

D F

[Verse]

Every lift of my hand. Coffee cup up, and back.

Dm Bb Bm Bb Bm

Is magnified by the things I've done. The things I've seen. the things I've caused.

[Chorus]

Bb F

I'm a dead man walking.

[Solo]

[Verse]

The hammer that I once brung down now hovers over me.

Cast a shadow across, onto me.

[Bridge]

Fm F

Bb Bm

The hallways are all mocking me.

Bb Bm

What I've become they're all mocking me.

[Chorus]

F Am

I'm a dead man walking.

Bb Am

A dead man walking.

I'm a dead man walking.

Bb Am

Dead man walking.

F Am

Dead man walking

Bb Am

Dead man walking

[Outro]

G Gbm F E A C D

About Dead Man Chords by Pearl Jam

Learn how to play Dead Man by Pearl Jam with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dead Man chords”, “Dead Man guitar chords”, or “Pearl Jam 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 G, D, E, F, Bb, Bm.

FAQ — Dead Man by Pearl Jam

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

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Is "Dead Man" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Dead Man" in?

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