Bob Dylan - Dead Man, Dead Man: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Dead Man, Dead Man" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Dead Man, Dead Man ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Dead Man, Dead Man" smoothly on your ukulele.

Am
Uttering idle words from a reprobate mind,
Clinging to strange promises, dying on the vine,
 E
Never bein' able to separate the good from the bad,
Am
Ooh, I can't stand it, I can't stand it,
It's makin' me feel so sad.

Chorus:
Am
Dead man, dead man,
When will you arise?
 E
Cobwebs in your mind,
               Am
Dust upon your eyes.

Satan got you by the heel, there’s a bird’s nest in your hair
Do you have any faith at all? Do you have any love to share?
The way that you hold your head, cursing God with every move
Ooh, I can’t stand it, I can’t stand it
What are you trying to prove?

Chorus

The glamour and the bright lights and the politics of sin
The ghetto that you build for me is the one you end up in
The race of the engine that overrules your heart
Ooh, I can’t stand it, I can’t stand it
Pretending that you’re so smart

Chorus

What are you trying to overpower me with, the doctrine or the gun?
My back is already to the wall, where can I run?
The tuxedo that you’re wearing, the flower in your lapel
Ooh, I can’t stand it, I can’t stand it
You want to take me down to hell

Chorus

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

Am

Ukulele chord Am

E

Ukulele chord E

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Dead Man, Dead Man" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Dead Man, Dead Man" by Bob Dylan.

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