Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Verse 1: E B E Oh the difference, between life and death. E A E It's a smile to a frown, E G# C#m It's the whole world let you down. C#m B They say I was crying at birth, C#m B B Guess I'm still the saddest boy on earth. E E
Verse 2: E B E Oh the difference, between life and death. A E G# C#m Simple hello and 'oh God I didn't know,' C#m B Bad things happen to folks like you, C#m F#m B B Guess I always noticed your attitude. E E Verse 3: E B E Oh the difference, between life and death. E A E G# C#m It's a fallen pistol shell while I'm holding your head still. C#m B Never seen your eyes quite like that. C#m F#m B B Guess I always thought that you'd come back. Bridge solo: E E B E E A E G#m C#m C#m C#m C#m B B C#m F#m B B E E Verse 4: E B E Oh the difference, between life and death. A E G#m C#m Oh it's digging a grave and filling her in. C#m B Guess I never thought she'd go so soon. C#m B B I'll drink it over every afternoon. E E Verse 5: E B E Oh the difference, between life and death. A E G#m C#m Oh it's holding you close and remembering how you felt. C#m B Don't know when I'll get over you, C#m B B Guess when I find my own grave too. Outro: F#m F#m F#m