About Falling (acoustic)
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"About Falling"
capo 1
standard tuning
Intro: F#sus4, F#
Never again
C
Whoa whoa
D Am D Am
The tide rolls by and I wonder why I felt inclined to try,
Am D
My starry eyes were sacrificed
Am Bb C F G
The sea divides but I don't wanna get lost in the ocean
Bb C F G
I don't wanna get lost in the ocean now
INTRO
Am C
And as our single climbs the charts,
Am C Cadd9
I feed on their virgin blood from their bleeding hearts
F5 G5
with my pants around my ankles, I play my part
Am Bb C F G
I built the ark but I don't wanna get lost in the ocean
Bb C F G
Earth starts spinning around to the motion
F C G
But I don't really even care if I'm alone now,
C
Whoa whoa
F C G Cadd9
And I don't really give a damn about falling in love,
C
Falling in love
F C G
Body burdened by my heavy heart of stone now
C
Whoa whoa
F C G Cadd9
And I don't really give a damn about falling in love
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F5 F#5 G5 A5 B5 C5
F C G Cadd9
And I don't really even care if I'm alone now
F C G Cadd9
Their flesh is sustenance; I cackle as I prey upon the weak poor
F C G Cadd9
I have no feeling and this prison is a home
FG G5
I have no heart, I sold my soul
F C G Cadd9
And I don't really even care if you're listening
Bb C F G
I don't wanna get lost in the ocean
I don't wanna get lost in the ocean now
F C G
But I don't really even care if I'm alone now,
C
Whoa whoa
F C G Cadd9
And I don't really give a damn about falling in love,
C
Falling in love
F C G
Body burdened by my heavy heart of stone now
C
Whoa whoa
F C G Cadd9
And I don't really give a damn about falling in love
C Cadd9
"Why won't you wait for me?"
F G
"Why aren't you waiting for me?"
C Cadd9
"Why won't you wait for me?"
F G
"Why aren't you waiting for me?"
F#sus4
No No Never again
C Cadd9
"Why won't you wait for me?"
F G
"Why aren't you waiting for me?"
F#sus4
Never again
C Cadd9
"Why won't you wait for me?"
F G
"Why aren't you waiting for me?"
F#sus4
Never again
How to play About Falling (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#sus4. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.