Downfall
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Intro
Bm G D A
Oh, oh, oh
[Verso 1]
Bm G
You're buying me a drink but I know later I'm gonna pay for it
D A
You say you like the blue in my eyes, I bet you'll make 'em cry
Bm G
Turning back now, yeah, it's looking just a little too late for it
D A
You said my name and I told my common sense goodbye
[Pré-Refrão]
G
Haven't smoked tonight but I'm high
A
And I'm probably pushing my luck
G A
'Cause you know what they say about what goes up
[Refrão]
Bm
You're gonna be my downfall
G
You're gonna be my wrecking ball
D A
You're gonna be the number I should block but I still call
Bm
You're gonna blow my world up
G
In the back of a Chevy truck
D A
But I'm running right into in your arms, red flags and all
Bm7
You're gonna be my downfall
G D A
(Oh, oh, oh)
[Verso 2]
Bm7 G
I'm already tired from the sleep that you're gonna make me lose
D A
Running on E, flying 90 in 45
[Pré-Refrão]
Bm
I already feel crazy, losing my mind
G
It's a long way down when you're up on cloud nine
D A
You're 'bout to leave me lonely, boy, it's just a matter of time
[Refrão]
Bm
You're gonna be my downfall
G
You're gonna be my wrecking ball
D A
You're gonna be the number I should block but I still call
Bm
You're gonna blow my world up
G
In the back of a Chevy truck
D A
But I'm running right into in your arms, red flags and all
Bm
You're gonna be my downfall
G D A
(Oh, oh, oh)
[Ponte]
Bm
You're gonna be the text I can't ignore
G
Gonna be all crying on the floor
D
You're gonna get me telling my friends I'm over your shit
A
'Til my clothes are on your floor
Bm
Gonna be that end of the world
G
I'm gonna be that "swore I'd never be that" girl
D A
The writing's already written on this dive bar wall
Bm G
You're gonna be my downfall
D A
I already know, I, I already know
[Refrão]
Bm
You're gonna be my downfall
G
You're gonna be my wrecking ball
D A
You're gonna be the number I should block but I still call
Bm
You're gonna blow my world up
G
In the back of a Chevy truck
D A
But I'm running right into in your arms, red flags and all
Bm
You're gonna be my downfall
How to play Downfall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.