Crumble - The National
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
3rd traste
[Intro]
Em G Bm C
 
[Verse 1]
Em
If you say that it's true
G
But you don't know what to do
Bm C
And it's only because you love me
Em
If you tell me that you're sure
G
And it can't wait anymore
Bm C
And it's only because you love me
 
[Chorus]
Em G Bm C
I, I'm gonna crumble
Em G Bm C
I, I'm gonna crumble
D Em
If you say it like that, I'll die
C D
If you say it like that, I'll probably cry
Em
If you say it like that and don't wanna take it back
C D
I'm gonna crumble
 
[Verse 2]
Em
You say, "Don't misread your words
G
Sometimes, they're gonna hurt"
Bm C
And it's only because you love me
Em
If you say you're well aware
G
Of that, but you don't care
Bm C
And it's only because you love me
 
[Chorus]
Em G Bm C
I, I'm gonna crumble
Em G Bm C
I, I'm gonna crumble
D Em
If you say it like that, I'll die
C D
If you say it like that, I'll probably cry
Em
If you say it like that and don't wanna take it back
C D
I'm gonna crumble
 
[Bridge]
Am Em
Get yourself ready to catch what you can of me
C D
Get yourself ready to pick me up
Am Em
Get yourself ready to catch what you can of me
C D
Get yourself ready to pick me up
 
[Verse 3]
Em
If you say it without intention
G
You just thought that you should mention
Bm C
And it's only because you love me
Em
And you want to see me soon
G
Under less a children's moon
Bm C
And it's only because you love me
 
[Chorus]
Em G Bm C
I, I'm gonna crumble
Em G Bm C
I, I'm gonna crumble
D Em
If you say it like that, I'll die
C D
If you say it like that, I'll probably cry
Em
If you say it like that and don't wanna take it back
C D
I'm gonna crumble
 
[Outro]
D Em C
Get yourself ready to catch what you can of me
D
Get yourself ready to pick me up
D Em C
Get yourself ready to catch what you can of me
D
Get yourself ready to pick me up
 
(D) Em C
D D Em C
D

How to play Crumble

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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