After The Fall
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[Intro ]G Notes played C# D B
Riff 1 A A G/A G x3 G/D G/E G/F# G/E
D A Em Bm
I just had a really bad fall and this time it was harder to get up than before
D A Em (Hold)
I shouted to the heavens and a vision appeared I cried out "Can you help?",
G Riff1
it replied "Not at all"
G Riff 1 G Riff 1 G
After the fall is over You'll be on your own After the fall is over
D A Bm G
There'll be wrecks to clear in this war zone There'll be much to clean and time to atone
D A Bm G
But while it's dark you can shelter here In the bleak midwinter when you're feeling the fear
Em (hold) A Riff 2D A G D D Riff1
Ah, but when the mist clears, the sun will shine again
G Riff1 G Riff1 G Riff1
A life's gotta have direction After the deals are done You gotta ask the question
D A Em
Ask yourself why you go through it all When morality kicks in,
Bm
who will catch you when you fall
D A Em
I'm a sinner waiting at the traveler's rest Seeking refuge from the storm,
Bm
and I'm a grateful guest
D A
And a prophet cries out in high platitudes
Em Bm
I smile and say, "Hey, I was just passing through"
D A
And an angel cries, "Wait, we'll tell you when to move"
Em D Riff 1
Even at the gates of Heaven I'll be waiting in a queue
G Riff1 G Riff1
Seems like I'm falling upwards Into the great white blue
G Riff1
And all my imperfections
D A
You can learn your lines and fabricate a show
Bm G
But the way we come in, yeah, that's the way we're gonna go
We cheat and lie to conquer our fears
We can put on a smile just to cover up the tears
How to play After The Fall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.