Falling Slowly
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D
I don't know you
G
But I want you
D G
All the more for that
D
Words fall through me
G
And always fool me
D G
And I can't react
Bm A G
And games that never amount
A Bm
To more than they're meant
A G
Will play themselves out
D A Bm
Take this sinking boat and point it home
G
We've still got time
D A Bm
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
G
You've made it now
D G
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
D
And I can't go back
D G
Moods that take me and erase me
D G
And I'm painted black
Bm A G
You have suffered enough
A Bm
And warred with yourself
A G
It's time that you won
D A Bm
Take this sinking boat and point it home
G
We've still got time
D A Bm
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
G
You've made it now
D A Bm
Take this sinking boat and point it home
G
We've still got time
D A Bm
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
G
You've made it now
D A G
Falling slowly sing your melody
A
I'll sing along
How to play Falling Slowly
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 D. 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.