Fix You
View chords used in this chart
Intro
C Em Am7 Em/G x2
verse 1
C Em Am7 Em/G
When you try your best, but you don't succeed
C Em Am7 Em/G
When you get what you want, but not what you need
C Em Am7 Em/G
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
C Em Am7 Em/G
Stuck in re - ver - se.
verse 2
C Em Am7 Em/G
When the tears come streaming down your face
C Em Am7 Em/G
When you lose something you can't replace
C Em Am7 Em/G
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
C Em Am7 Em/G
Could it be wo - rse?
Chorus
F C G Gsus4 F
Lights will gu - ide you home
C G Gsus4 F
And ig - n -it- e your bones
C G Gsus4
And I will try to fix you
Instrumental
C Em Am7 G x2
verse 3
C Em Am7 Em/G
And high up above or down below
C Em Am7 Em/G
When you're too in love to let it go
C Em Am7 Em/G
If you never try, then you'll never know
C Em Am7 Em/G
Just what you're wor - th
Chorus
F C G Gsus4 F
Lights will gu - ide you home
C G Gsus4 F
And ig - n -it- e your bones
C G Gsus4
And I will try to fix you
Solo
C F C G
Am7 F C G
C F C Em
Am7 F C G
Bridge
C F
Tears stream, down your face
C G
When you lose something you cannot replace
Am7 F
Tears stream down your face
C G
And I.........
C F
Tears stream, down your face
C Em
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Am7 F
Tears stream down your face
C G
And I.........
Chorus
F C G Gsus4 F
Lights will gu - ide you home
C G Gsus4 F
And ig - n -it- e your bones
C G Gsus4 C
And I will try to fix you
How to play Fix You
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 C. 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.