Down In The Hole
View chords used in this chart
Capo: 3rd fret
Chords (relative to capo)
Am (0-0-2-2-1-0)
C (0-3-2-0-1-0)
G (3-2-0-0-0-1)
F (X-X-3-2-1-1)
Am
Sun comes every morning but it ain't no friend
Am C
I get dressed and I go back again
Am
The rain keeps on falling on twisted bones and dirt
Am C
I'm buried to my heart here in this hurt
G
Fire keeps on burning, you're waiting in the cold
Am
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Am
Dark and bloody autumn pierces my heart
Am C
The memory of your kiss tears me apart
Am
The sky above is turning, the world below's gone gray
Am C
I thought that I could turn and walk away
G
Fire keeps on burning, and I'm working in the cold
Am
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F C G
Radio's crackling with the headlines, wind in the phone lines
F C G
The sun upon your shoulder, empty city skylines
F C Am
The day rips apart, a dark and bloody arrow pierced my heart
Interlude: Am Am C C Am Am C C G G Am Am G G Am Am
Am
I got nothing but heart and sky and sunshine, the things you left behind
Am C
I wake to find my city's gone to black
Am
The days just keep on falling, your voice it keeps on calling
Am C
I'm gonna dig right here until I get you back
G C G
Fires keep on burning, I'm here with you in the cold
Am
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Interlude: C C
Am
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Outro:
C C Am Am G G F C Am
How to play Down In The Hole
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 Am. 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.