On the Brink
View chords used in this chart
G D C D x 2
This is how I play the little G D C D progression, but I really don't
think that it's the same as J plays.
G D C D
e-----3-3-0-2-3p2---------------0-0-0-2-------------------
b-----0-0-0-3----3---0h3p0------1-1-0-3----3-0h3p0--------
g-0---0-0-0-2------2------------0-0-0-2---2-2-----2-0-----
d-0-------0-0---------------2---2-2---0-------------------
a-2-------------------------3---3-3-----------------------
e-3-------------------------------------------------------
G D C D G D C D
I know I've been left on your mind you could use a break
G D C D G D C D
If ever I could let you go is that all you'd take
C C D fill 1
It's not often you soften up enough to smile
C C D fill 2
I'm damaged, I'm sandwiched ??
G D C D G D C D
Tomorrow is the last event that could mean a thing
G D C D G D C D
Forget what you thought you'd meant thinking what you'd bring
fill 1
e-2-3s7-x-5-x-2-3p2---3p2----
b-------------------3-----3--
g----------------------------
d----------------------------
a----------------------------
e----------------------------
fill 2
e---0------------------------
b-----3------3---0h3p0-------
g-2-----2--2---2-------2-----
d----------------------------
a----------------------------
e----------------------------
C C D fill 1
I'm damaged, I'm sandwiched in between
C D fill 2
No wonder I hardly have the strength to fight
G D C D G D C D
If ever there had been a time would you let me know
G D C D G D C D
Is there enough of you around could you let some go
Some of these chords, I don't know the exact name of, so I used a ?.
Em? C A? D
All the love you deny it
Em? C A? D
Your above all your pride too
Em? C A? D
Gave it all I could think of
Em? C A? D
Would you care what your on the brink
Em? 022002
C? x32013
A? x02200
D xx0232
G 320003
How to play On the Brink
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 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.