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Id Rather Die Young

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Capo on 3
C                                          F
I'd rather die young than grow old without you 
   C                                G7
So don't ever leave me whatever you do 
   C                                      F
To see someone's picture where my picture hung 
C                         G7         C
Believe me my darling I'd rather die young 
                                           F
I'd rather die young than grow old without you 
    C                               G7
So don't ever leave me whatever you do 
       C                                       F
Though others may tempt you and tell you they care 
C                            G7       C
You'll find only sorrow in a secret affair 
       G7
Don't leave me  
      C
Never Leave Me 
             G7
Please don't leave me 
      C
Never leave me 
{ guitar } 
I'd rather die young...cont.

Id Rather Die Young chords and lyrics

Free chords for Id Rather Die Young by Johnny Cash. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Capo on 3
{ guitar } 
I'd rather die young...cont.

Id Rather Die Young Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Id Rather Die Young by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Id Rather Die Young chords”, “Id Rather Die Young guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Id Rather Die Young 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 Id Rather Die Young chords and for experienced players who want accurate Id Rather Die Young lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G7.

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Can I transpose "Id Rather Die Young" to a different key?

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Is "Id Rather Die Young" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Id Rather Die Young" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Id Rather Die Young" in?

The chords for "Id Rather Die Young" show the original chord names (including C, F, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.