Face Down
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A F#m A
I try to find a new way to tell you
E F#m (C#m) D
Some way to show you what you mean to me
A
There's nothing new
F#m A
I exhaust myself searching
E F#m
The world just keeps turning
(C#m) D
What else can i do
E
i find myself empty and
D F#m
Face down
E Bm
Having nothing else to cling to
D F#m E
But need of love that only you can give
D F#m
Face down
E Bm
Where i know that i belong
D F#m E
And i pray with grace that this world sees in me
Bm D A (F#m A E F#m (C#m) D)
Someone humbled and broken at your feet
A F#m A
I stand amazed, see the work of your hands
E F#m (C#m) D
Still i don't understand why you would rescue me
A
An empty cross
F#m A
Where you suffered and bled
E F#m
Overcoming my death
(C#m) D
Recreating me
E
With this freedom i will be
D F#m
Face down
E Bm
Having nothing else to cling to
D F#m E
But need of love that only you can give
D F#m
Face down
E Bm
Where i know that i belong
D F#m E
And i pray with grace that this world sees in me
Bm D A
Someone humbled and broken at your feet
G
So i'm asking for your help
G
Just can't do this by myself
E E
After all, this life's for you and not for me
G
Through your mercy now i see
Bm
Brokenness is what i need
E D A F#m - A
So i'll stay right here at your feet
E F#m (C#m) D
Right here at your feet and
D F#m
Face down
E Bm
Having nothing else to cling to
D F#m E
But need of love that only you can give
D F#m
Face down
E Bm
Where i know that i belong
D F#m E
And i pray with grace that this world sees in me
Bm D A (F#m A E F#m (C#m) D)
Someone humbled and broken at your feet
How to play Face Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.