The actual chords for Dear Brother are, in my opinion, Fm, Eb, Cm, Bb. But because Eb
and Cm are such difficult chords to play, I recommend:
Tune your guitar to Eb (1/2 step down)
I will write the chord names as if you were playing on std E tuning (IE Fm becomes Em)
Em D
Reminiscing on our indestructible days
Bm
The party never seemed to end
A Em... D... Bm... A...
We donkey punched the night away
Em D
(Sin after sin) 25/7 some risky business, my friend
Bm A
Fortunes seem to favor us 'round every dark and twisted bend
Em (2nd time Bm) D (2nd time A)
You can't cheat death, can't outrun the grim reaper
(repeat)
Em D
This glass I raise is heavy, heavy as my heart this day
Bm A
The reaper slipped right past us, bastard stole your breath away
(Em/drum-solo)
Em D
We raise a heavy glass to you in our indestructible days
Bm A
May heavens call to you may stars align and light your way
Em (2nd time Bm)
Farewell, dear friend
D (2nd time A)
Fare thee well, dear brother
(repeat)
Em D
A sad and joyful toast to you, heavy is my heart this day
Bm A
Once more into the breach, dear friend, donkey punch the night away