Buried Alive Guitar Tab: Easy Chords to Learn This Rock Song

Dive into learning “Buried Alive” with this straightforward guitar tab. Perfect for guitarists looking for a raw and energetic rock song to add to their repertoire. This guide breaks down the song structure and chords, making it accessible for players of various skill levels.

Intro Guitar Tab

The song kicks off with a repeating intro sequence that sets the mood. It’s based around A and F#m chords, creating a catchy and recognizable opening riff.

A   F#m   A   F#m   A   F#m   A F#m/G

This intro riff is played three times with A and F#m, followed by one instance of A F#m/G. Listen to the song to get the rhythm and feel of this intro down.

Verse Chords

The verses of “Buried Alive” follow a similar chord progression to the intro, maintaining the song’s driving energy. The main chords are A and F#m.

A                       F#m
Tired of meeting on my terms?
A                           F#m
Too many low joints involved
A                           F#m
Don't stick on me all your hurts
A                               F#m
Stop for a while and just listen:
A                       F#m
You're a good looking woman
A                               F#m
Don't you know you're too young to die
A                     F#m
Crazy looking mama
A                               F#m
Don't you know you're too young to die

These verses are built upon simple chord changes, allowing you to focus on your strumming and the song’s rhythm. The repetition makes it easier to memorize and play along.

Chorus Chords

The chorus is where the song’s main hook comes in, emphasizing the title “Buried Alive.” The chorus introduces the E chord, adding a slight lift and resolution to the progression.

E                       A
Well you should have been buried alive
E                         A
Cuz you're far too pretty to lie
E                       A
Well you should have been buried alive
E                         A
Cuz you're far too pretty to die

The chorus uses a simple E to A chord progression which is common in rock music and provides a powerful and memorable refrain.

Instrumental and Outro

After the second chorus, there’s an instrumental break that uses the same A and F#m chord progression as the intro and verses, allowing for guitar improvisation or simply following the rhythm.

The outro of the song repeats similar lyrical and chord patterns, emphasizing the lines “Far too pretty to lie” and “Buried Alive,” before fading out on the main chords.

This “Buried Alive” guitar tab provides a solid foundation for learning to play this song. Focus on getting the chord changes smooth and practicing along with the original track to nail the timing and energy. Enjoy playing!