Can't Go Down
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Intro
F#m D A E
F#m D A D A
[Verso 1]
F#m D
My head aches from smoking
A E
We're just hanging alone
F#m D
We both deserve better
A
Don't we all
D A
F#m D
Much sooner than later
A E
We'll get what we need
F#m D
I'm grateful to find it
A
Whatever it be
D A (2x)
[Refrão]
D A E
I can't go down there anymore
A D
Don't waste another breath on them
A E
I can't go down there anymore
A D
It just don't matter what they say
A
I can't go down there
E
I can't go down there
[Pós-Refrão]
F#m D A D A
[Verso 2]
F#m D
God knows I'm trying
A E
And I'm a little afraid
F#m D
Junk yards are filled with the plans
A
That fools make
D A
F#m D
So pull off your jacket
A E
And rest your green eyes
F#m D
Tomorrow's forever
A
We've said our goodbyes
D A (2x)
[Refrão]
D A E
I can't go down there anymore
A D
Don't waste another breath on them
A E
I can't go down there anymore
A D
It just don't matter what they say
A
I can't go down there
E
I can't go down there
[Pós-Refrão]
F#m D A E
F#m D A D A
{Solo}
F#m D A E
F#m D A D Dsus2 D Dsus2
F#m D A E
F#m D A
[Verso 3]
F#m D
Much sooner than later
A E
We'll get what we need
F#m D
I'm grateful to find it
A
whatever it be
D A (4x)
[Refrão]
D A E
I can't go down there anymore
A D
Don't waste another breath on them
A E
I can't go down there anymore
A D
It just don't matter what they say
A
I can't go down there
E A
I can't go down there
D A
I can't go down there
E A
I can't go down there
Outro
D A E A (4x)
(Ends on D)
How to play Can't Go Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.