Never Say Die Chords

KeyC CapoNone TuningStandard Difficulty Plays456

Never Say Die by Dixie Chicks is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, F, Dm, G and Am. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.

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  			C 
Lyin' next to you in the dark 
F 
I can feel your beating heart 
Dm                   F                          C 
You've been here beside me through the test of time 
C 
We've both had our share of doubts 
F 
Waited out those ole storm clouds 
Dm                   F                 G 
Boy it's nights like this that I know why 
Dm                  F                 C 
Lovers like you and me will never say die 
                 F            G                   C 
'Cause there's a long line of folks giving up on love 
        F          G 
So many hearts get broken in 
             C 
The push and shove 
G               Am                      F 
I'll believe in you for the rest of my life 
     Dm                  G                       
Baby lover's like you and me will 
          C   F 
Never say die 
C 
Tears of joy and tears of pain 
F 
Tears say more than words explain 
Dm                  F             C 
There's no need for words here tonight 
C 
We've both felt each others power 
F 
A tender touch in the wee small hours 
Dm                       F             G 
Is strong enough to hold us for a lifetime 
Dm                  F                 C 
Lovers like you and me will never say die 
                 F            G                   C 
'Cause there's a long line of folks giving up on love 
        F          G 
So many hearts get broken in 
             C 
The push and shove 
G               Am                      F 
I'll believe in you for the rest of my life 
     Dm                   G                       
Baby lover's like you and me will 
          C    
Never say die  
 
 

    	

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