Before I Fall Apart
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[Verse 1]
C
I'll be honest, I can't take this honesty
F
Made a promise that I'm struggling to keep
Am F
It's just one of those tendencies, I go quiet when I should scream
[Pre-Chorus]
Am
Now we're back here again
G F F
I know it's all just in my head
[Chorus]
C
I try to run but, oh, my God, I can't escape this feeling
F
Try to move on, it's back to you that all my roads keep leading
Am G
You're all I want, so give me something that I can believe in
F
[Verse 2]
C
And I know that I don't make these things easy
F
But I always have your name stuck in my teeth
Am
If the truth was all that it seems
F
Would I miss you to this extreme?
[Pre-Chorus]
Am
Now we're back here again
G F F
I know it's all just in my head
[Chorus]
C
I try to run but, oh, my God, I can't escape this feeling
F
Try to move on, it's back to you that all my roads keep leading
Am G
You're all I want, so give me something that I can believe in
F
Before I fall apart
C
I try to hide, it takes one look for you to see right through me
F
Lost sight of us but, in the darkness, I could still hear you breathe
Am
You're all I want, I just need something that I can believe in
F
Before I fall apart
[Outro]
C
Fall apart
F
Right before it even starts
Am
I don't wanna break your heart
F
I don't wanna — Before I fall apart
C
Fall apart (Mm, give me something I can believe)
F
Right before it even starts (Give me something, my heart is bleeding)
Am
I don't wanna break your heart (Give me something)
F
I don't wanna— (Give me something) - Before I fall apart
C
How to play Before I Fall Apart
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.