Crashing Down
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(Intro) Cm D Gm Dm Eb F
Gm
You must be getting pretty tired
F
Of the man who once inspired you
Dm Eb
Going back on what he asked you to believe
Gm
All the promises of power
F
From his glittering ivory tower
Dm Eb
Where's the height that he once told you you'd achieve?
Gm F
Those other men believe what you and I will never see
Dm Eb
But I say why believe in place of proof?
Gm
Let those others keep on praying
F
You know I'm only saying
Dm Eb
What the others are afraid might be the truth
Cm D
Well, they say nothing grows
Gm F Eb
'Till the oak has hit the ground
Eb
So let's clear the way, my boys
Bb Gm
And let the giant come crashing down
(Bridge) Eb D Gm
Gm
Where are all the things you fought for?
F
All the dreams you shed your blood for?
Dm Eb
Are they shabby now and fraying at the seams?
Gm
Was this your boyhood vision
F
To endure the world's derision
Dm Eb
While the culprit sits and laughs behind the scenes?
Cm D
Well, they say nothing grows
Gm F Eb
'Till the oak has hit the ground
Eb
So let's clear the way, my boys
F Gm
And let the giant come crashing down
(Bridge) Gm Eb D (x2)
Gm Eb Bb (x3)
D
Gm
Let us cleanse this force with fire
F
Strike the fool who leads the liar
Dm Eb
Let it all come crumbling down
Gm
Like the firebird from the ashes
F
We will rise to lead the masses
Dm Eb
The strongest will emerge to wear the crown
Cm D
Well, they say nothing grows
Gm F Eb
'Till the oak has hit the ground
Eb
So let's clear the way, my boys
F C Cm D Gm F Eb
And let the giant come crashing down
Eb
Let's clear the way, my boys,
F Gm Eb D F Gm
And let the giant come crashing down
How to play Crashing Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.