Intro Em D/F# G C Em D/F# G C N.C. Verse 1 He EmWas My D/F#Father's GCousin And CMine Twice RemovGed A EmFamily D/F#Man, Hard-GWorkin' He CLeft This World Too GSoon EmI Sat D/F#In The GChurch Pew CTears Filled Up My Eyes As EmAll His D/F#Friends And GFamily CTalked About His GLife Verse 2 They EmSaid He D/F#Was The GBest Friend A CMan Could Ever HaGve A EmSon D/F#And A GHusband A CJokester And A DaGd And EmIt Sure D/F#Got Me GThinkin' As They CLaid His Body Down What EmStory D/F#Will Be GTold When CMy Time Comes AGround Chorus When I'm DGone, Will They Care How Much CMoney That I've GMade Will DMy Success Or Failure Be The CMeasure Of My GDays Or GWas My Love All That Mattered All AClong? GWhat Will They Say About DMe When I'Emm Gone? D/F# G C Verse 3 I EmWanna D/F#Think They GHave No Doubt How CMuch I Really CaGre Or EmHave I D/F#Been Too GBusy If I've CBeen More Gone Than GThere NoEmbody D/F#Lives ForGever And It's CStartin' To Sink In The EmWay I'm D/F#Livin' GNow Will Be The CWay They Tell It GThen Chorus When I'm DGone, Will They Care How Much CMoney That I've GMade Will DMy Success Or Failure Be The CMeasure Of My GDays Or GWas My Love All That Mattered All AClong? Oh, GWhat Will They Say About DMe When I'Emm Gone? D/F# G C Interlude Em D/F# G C Outro When I'm DGone, Will They Care How Much CMoney That I've GMade Will DMy Success Or Failure Be The CMeasure Of My GDays Or GWas My Love All That Mattered All AClong? Oh, GWhat Will They Say About DMe When I'm GonGe?
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FAQ
What are the chords for When I'm Gone?
The chords for When I'm Gone are: Em, D/F#, G, C, D
What is the original key of When I'm Gone?
The original key is Em.
What is the difficulty of playing When I'm Gone?
The difficulty level is Beginner.
Can I play When I'm Gone in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can When I'm Gone be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play When I'm Gone on ukulele?
Chord When I'm Gone can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in When I'm Gone?
When I'm Gone uses 5 chords: Em, D/F#, G, C, D
What is the easiest way to play When I'm Gone?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was When I'm Gone released in?
When I'm Gone was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for When I'm Gone?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch When I'm Gone to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
Em
D/F#
G
C
D
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