By Lady Gaga And Bruno Mars
Introduction:
“Die with a Smile,” a potential collaboration between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars (though not officially released), is a powerful ballad that celebrates the unwavering devotion and love shared between two people. The lyrics portray a deep commitment, even in the face of potential loss or the end of the world. The song’s melody is emotive and moving, underscoring the intense emotions expressed in the lyrics.
Guitar Chords for Die with a Smile:
This arrangement uses A major 7th (Amaj7), D major 7th (Dmaj7), C# minor 7th (C#m7), F# minor (F#m), F#sus4, B minor 7th (Bm7), E9sus4, E major (E), G# major (G#), Bm7/E, Bm9, E13, C#7 and B7. Note that some chords might require a bit of advanced finger placement.
(Intro)
[Amaj7] [Dmaj7]
Ooh ooh
(Verse 1)
[Amaj7] [Dmaj7]
I, I just woke up from a dream
[Amaj7]
Where you and I had to say goodbye
[Dmaj7]
And I don’t know what it all means
[Dmaj7]
But since I survived, I realized
(Pre-Chorus 1)
[Amaj7]
Wherever you go, that’s where I’ll follow
[C#m7]
Nobody’s promised tomorrow
[F#sus4]
So I’ma love you every night like it’s the last night
[F#] N.C. [F#]
Like it’s the last night
(Chorus 1)
[Bm7] [Bm7/E] [C#m7] [F#m]
If the world was ending, I’d wanna be next to you
[Bm7] [Bm7/E] [C#m7] [F#m]
If the party was over and our time on Earth was through
[Bm7] [Bm7/E] [A] [E/G#] [F#m] [C#m7]
I’d wanna hold you just for a while and die—- with a smile
[Bm7] [E9sus4] N.C. [Amaj7] [Dmaj7]
If the world was ending, I’d wanna be next to you, ooh ooh
(Verse 2)
[Amaj7] [Dmaj7]
Ooh, lost, lost in the words that we scream
[Amaj7]
I don’t even wanna do this anymore
[Dmaj7]
‘Cause you already know what you mean to me
[Dmaj7]
And our love’s the only war worth fighting for
(Pre-Chorus 2)
[Amaj7]
Wherever you go, that’s where I’ll follow
[C#m7]
Nobody’s promised tomorrow
[F#sus4]
So I’ma love you every night like it’s the last night
[F#] N.C. [F#]
Like it’s the last night
(Chorus 2)
[Bm7] [Bm7/E] [C#m7] [F#m]
If the world was ending, I’d wanna be next to you
[Bm7] [Bm7/E] [C#m7] [F#m]
If the party was over and our time on Earth was through
[Bm7] [Bm7/E] [A] [E/G#] [F#m] [C#m7]
I’d wanna hold you just for a while and die—- with a smile
[Bm7] [E9sus4] N.C. [Bm] [Bm/E]
If the world was ending, I’d wanna be next to you
(Bridge)
[C#m7] [F#m]
Right next to you
[Bm7] [Bm7/E]
Next to you
[C#m7] [F#m]
Right next to you, oh-oh
(Interlude)
[Bm9] [E13] [C#m7] [F#m]
[Bm9] [E13] [C#m7] [F#m]
(Chorus 3)
[Bm7] [Bm7/E] [C#m7] [F#m]
If the world was ending, I’d wanna be next to you
[Bm7] [Bm7/E] [C#m7] [F#m]
If the party was over and our time on Earth was through
[Bm7] [Bm7/E] [A] [E/G#] [F#m] [C#m7]
I’d wanna hold you just for a while and die—- with a smile
[Bm7] [C#7] [F#m] [B7]
If the world was ending, I’d wanna be next to you
[Bm7] [E9sus4] N.C. [Amaj7] [Dmaj7]
If the world was ending, I’d wanna be next to you, ooh-ooh
(Outro)
[Amaj7]
I’d wanna be next to you
Tips for Playing Die with a Smile on Guitar:
- Chord Changes: Practice smooth transitions, paying special attention to the 7th chords and sus chords (sus4). Accuracy in chord changes is vital to maintaining the song’s emotional flow and nuance.
- Strumming Pattern: A steady strumming pattern is suitable for the verses. However, adjusting the strumming intensity and incorporating upstrokes can create dynamic variation and excitement in the choruses. Experiment to find what suits your style.
- Tempo: Maintain a moderate tempo. This song needs to feel both deeply emotional and powerfully delivered. This calls for a pace neither too slow nor too fast.
- Dynamics: Use dynamic variation for emotional impact. Subtly emphasize certain phrases, increase intensity in the choruses, and then lower volume during the bridge for greater impact. The intro and outro can be softer.
Conclusion:
“Die with a Smile” is a song of deep and unshakeable devotion. By mastering these chords and creating expressive strumming patterns, alongside carefully using dynamics, you can create a powerful performance that fully reflects the intensity and beauty of this song.
