Falling Down
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Em G Asus9 A/B
Em G
Summer sun, that blows my mind
Asus9 A/B
Is falling down on all that I’ve ever known
Em G
Time will kiss the world goodbye
Asus9 A/B
Falling down on all that I’ve ever known
Cadd9 Dsus2
Is all that I’ve ever known
Em G Asus9 A/B (2x)
Em G
A dying scream makes no sound
Asus9 A/B
Calling out to all that I’ve ever known
Em G
Here am I, lost and found
Asus9 A/B
Calling out o all.
Em G Asus9 A/B
We live a dying dream
If you know what I mean
A/B Cadd9
And I that I’ve ever known
Dsus2
It’s all that I’ve ever known
Cadd9 Dsus2 Em
Catch the wheel that breaks the butterfly
Asus9 Em
A crying rain that fills the ocean wide
Cadd9 Dsus2 Em
I tried to talk with God to no avail
Cadd9 Dsus2
Calling up in and out of nowhere
Cadd9 Dsus2 Em
Said “if you won’t save me, please don’t waste my time”
How to play Falling Down
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 Em. 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.