Dead Flowers Guitar Chords: Learn to Play This Rolling Stones Classic

“Dead Flowers” by The Rolling Stones, from their iconic album Sticky Fingers, is a fan favorite for its blend of country and rock vibes. This guide will provide you with the guitar chords you need to play this timeless track, perfect for acoustic sessions and honing your rhythm guitar skills. Get ready to learn the “Dead Flowers Guitar Chords” and add this classic to your repertoire!

## Intro

(G) Well when you're sittin there, in your silk apholstered chair
(C) Talkin to some rich folk that you know
(G) Well I hope you wont see me, in my ragged company
(D) cause you know I could never be alone


## Pre-chorus

(C) Take me down little Suzie, take me down
(G) I know you think you're the queen of the underground


## Chorus

(G) You can send me dead flowers every morning
(C) Send me dead flowers by the mail
(G) Send me dead flowers at my wedding
(D) And I wont forget to put roses on your grave


## Verse ii

(G) Well when you're sittin back in your rose pink cadillac
(C) Makin bets on Kentucky Derby day
(G) Well I'll be in my basement room with a needle and a spoon
(D)  And another girl can take my pain away


## Pre-chorus

(C) Take me down little Suzie, take me down
(G) I know you think you're the queen of the underground


## Chorus

(G) And you can send me dead flowers every morning
(C) Send me dead flowers by the mail
(G) Send me dead flowers to my wedding
(D) And I wont forget to put roses on your grave


## Solo

(C) Take me down little Suzie, take me down
(G) I know you think you're the queen of the underground
(G) And you can send me dead flowers every morning
(C) send me dead flowers by the U.S. mail
(G) Say it with dead flowers at my wedding
(D) And I wont forget to put roses on your grave

These chords are in standard tuning (EADGBE) and are relatively straightforward, making “Dead Flowers” a great song for guitarists of all levels. The song primarily uses G, C, and D chords, a common progression in country and rock music, which is a signature sound of Keith Richards’ guitar style.

For beginners, focus on mastering the chord changes between G, C, and D. A simple down-strumming pattern will work perfectly to capture the laid-back feel of the song. As you become more comfortable, try incorporating subtle variations in your strumming and dynamics to add your own flavor to this Rolling Stones gem. Enjoy playing “Dead Flowers”!