Dumb Ways To Die

by Tangerine Kitty
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Lyrics

Set (C)fire (F)to your hair.

Poke a (C)stick at a (F)griz zly bear.

Eat (C)med i cine that’s (C)out of date.

Use your (C)pri vate parts as pi (C)ran ha bait.

(C)Dumb (G)ways to die.

So man y dumb (D)ways to die.

(C)Dumb (G)ways to die.

So man y dumb (F)ways (F7)to die.

Get your (C)toast out (F)with a fork.

Do your (C)own e lec tri cal work.

Eat (C)Teach your self how to fly.

Eat a (C)two week old un re (C)fri ge ra pie.

(C)Dumb (G)ways to die.

So man y dumb (D)ways to die.

(C)Dumb (G)ways to die.

So man y dumb (F)ways (F7)to die.

Get your

In vite a (C)psy cho kill (F)er in side.

Scratch a (C)drug deal er’s (F)brand new ride.

Take your (C)hel met off in (C)out ter space.

Use a (C)clothes dry er (F)as a (C)hid ing place.

(C)Dumb (G)ways to die.

So man y dumb (D)ways to die.

(C)Dumb (G)ways to die.

So man y dumb (F)ways (F7)to die.

Keep a (C)rat tle snake (F)as a pet.

Sell both your kid neys (F)on the in (C)ter net.

(C)Eat a tube of (C)su per glue.

I won der what’s this red (C)but ton do?

(C)Dumb (G)ways to die.

So man y dumb (D)ways to die.

(C)Dumb (G)ways to die.

So man y dumb (F)ways (F7)to die.

Keep a

So man y dumb (F)ways (F7)to die.

(Am)Dress up like a moose dur ing (C)hunt ing (F)sea son.

Dis (Am)turb a nest of wasps for (C)no good (F)rea son.

(G)Stand on the edge of a train sta tion plat form.

(Em7)Drive a round the boom gates at a (F)lev el cross ing.

(G)Run a cross the tracks be tween the (Am)plat forms.

They (F)may not rhyme but they’re quite pos si bly the (C)dumb est ways to die.

The (C)dumb est ways to die.

The (C)dumb est ways to die.

So man y dumb, so (F)man y dumb ways to die.

Dumb Ways To Die — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Dumb Ways To Die" by Tangerine Kitty. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 128 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Dumb Ways To Die”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Dumb Ways To Die" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Dumb Ways To Die".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Dumb Ways To Die" by Tangerine Kitty in?
The backing track is in C at 128 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Dumb Ways To Die" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Dumb Ways To Die"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Dumb Ways To Die", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Dumb Ways To Die" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Dumb Ways To Die"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Dumb Ways To Die"?
"Dumb Ways To Die" was originally performed by Tangerine Kitty. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Dumb Ways To Die" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Dumb Ways To Die" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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