Be My Downfall
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Intro: D A D G A D
verse 1
D E Esus4 D
Well the bus is pulling out and I guess I'd better go
Esus4 A
Before I make a grave mistake and let my feelings show
D E Esus4 D
And twenty miles away she waits alone for me
Esus4 Asus4
But when I try to picture her you're the one I see
[Refrão]
E D A E
And in another situation I could put up a fight
Esus4 Asus4 D
But you will be my downfall tonight
(Intro variation 1)
verse 2
D E Esus4 D
So the night is coming down, drowning us in blue
Esus4 A
And it all points towards the things we know we shouldn't do
D E Esus4 D
And as I look at you and I fall under your spell
Esus4 Asus4
Well I know I should be thinking of her lying there herself
[Refrão]
E D
And when faced with temptation
A E
You know a man should stand and fight
Esus4 Asus4 D
But you will be my downfall tonight
(Intro variation 2)
Middle 8
Bm Asus4
Be my downfall, be my great regret,
Esus4 Asus4
Be the one girl that I'll never forget
Esus4 A D
Be my undoing, be my slow road to ruin tonight
(Intro variation 3)
Bm Asus4
Be my downfall, be my great regret,
Esus4 Asus4
Be the one girl that I'll never forget
Esus4 A D
Be my undoing, be my slow road to ruin tonight
Outro
D E Esus4 D
So the bus is pulling out and I'm grounded here with you
Esus4 A
And I want to say the sweet things babe I've always wanted to
E D A E
So tell me now the tail-lights have gone out of sight
Esus4 Asus4 D
Baby won't you be my downfall once again tonight
(Intro variation 4)
D E E A A Bm A6
How to play Be My Downfall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.