Falling Down
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Capo 3
Intro: G Em D C G D
(G)Take me as I am, (Em)put me some place (D)warm
(Em)Lay me down in (G)dreams and feathers (D)lady
(G)You could be a friend, (Em)just stretch out your (D)arms
(Em)Hold me close (G)until the ghosts fade (D)baby
I'm (C)falling (G)down, (D)hold me up, (Em)hold me up
I'm (C)falling (G)down, (D)hold me
You could be the light, shining in my eyes
This could be the night that you might save me
So take me as I am, in case I never change
You can walk away, but just don't leave me
I'm falling down, hold me up, hold me up
I'm (C)falling (G)down, (D)hold me (C) (D)
(Em)Darling please (G)hold me(Em) (D)
I'm (C)falling (G)down, (D)hold me up, (Em)hold me up
I'm (C)falling (G)down, (D)hold me up (Em)
I'm (C)falling (G)down, (D)hold me up, (Em)please hold me up
I'm (C)fa-(G)-lling (D)down
C G D Em X 4
How to play Falling Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.