Fall Down Slow
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Intro: Dm F Bb Am (2x)
Dm F
Let me hold on to this branch I found inside of you
Let me breath through your mouth
Bb
And see with your hands
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Am
oh-oh-oh
Dm F
Let me sleep in that room with you where no black
Shines through, oh the light
Bb
Under your feet
Am
Follows you where ever you go
Dm
Let it be bright where ever you are
F Bb
Whisper to me when I've gone to far
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Am
oh-oh-oh
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Dm
I flood the streets
Swim upstream
F
Hold the hands of the evening tide, when I
Bb
Fall down slow
Am
Couldn't see out of me eyes
Dm
I kiss your elbow, you shatter my teeth
F
I pull your horns out
Bb Am
While you drive a stake through me
C Am
Let me be young and never worry
C Am G F
Let me sleep until morning is soft and blurry
Dm F Bb Am
Dm
Rub the dreams out of your eyes
F
You were made for another world
Bb
Keep the light on for the lost
Am
And listen for the spirit calls
Dm
You flood the streets
Swim upstream
F
Hold the hands of the evening tide, when I
Bb
Fall down slow
Am
Couldn't see out of my eyes
C Am
Let me be young and never worry
C Am G F
Let me sleep until morning is soft and blurry
How to play Fall Down Slow
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 Dm. 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.