Choke
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[Verse 1] (No guitar, except fill)
F
A common line
F
I closed my eyes
F (Fill A)
But couldn't let it go
F
The perfect time
F
I dropped my guard
F (Fill A)
And lost but won somehow
[Chorus]
F F(b6)
It's rather sad
Dsusb6 Gm7
It feels like we've never
Esusb6 Am7 Gm7/F C6
Made it together since
(Fill A)
[Verse 2] (No guitar, except fill)
F
One word ahead
F
And you'd be dead
F (Fill A)
I held you in my throat
F
I stumble by
F
Attached to you
F (Fill A)
I couldn't let it go
[Chorus]
F F(b6)
It's rather sad
Dsusb6 Gm7
It feels like we've never
Esusb6 Am7 Gm7/F C6
Made it together since
[Bridge]
|F Fmaj7 | Eb Dm | C6 Bbmaj7| Ebmaj7 Em7(b5) | x 2
(Fill A)
[Chorus]
N.C.
It's rather sad
F F(b6)
It's really sad
Dsusb6 Gm7
It feels like we've never
Esusb6 Am7 Gm7/F C6
Made it together since
F F(b6)
We'll never have
Dsusb6
How to play Choke
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.