Pass Away
View chords used in this chart
Tuning: Half step down (Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)
The song sounds better if you play the chords higher up on the fretboard, like:
Intro:
E
E E
She left early on the day of the sunrise
A E
With all the papers in her hand
E E
We got angry, got sick of the old thoughts
A E
Tried hard to make a stand
F#m A E
What's a couple bruises say, anyway?
F#m A E
'Cause I'm better broke than in the way, any day
A E
Save me one more ticket, take me one more photograph
B C#m
I don't want to leave you the way I am
A E
But you'll never get to fix it, only watch me fill the cracks
B C#m
'Cause I'm leaving you, any way I can
F#m B
Yes, I...
Whistling
A E B C#m
A E B C#m
F#m B
E E
She grew quickly, you could see in her slow ??
A E
How her hands tapped out the edge
E E
Nothing looks better when you leave it in the daylight
A E
And she knew all the path ??
F#m A E
So take a hit and pass away, just stay away
F#m A E
'Cause I'm not moving any faster, no matter what I take
A E
So save me one more ticket, take me one more photograph
B C#m
I don't want to leave you the way I am
A E
But you'll never get to fix it, only watch me fill the cracks
B C#m
'Cause I'm leaving you any way I can
F#m B
Yes, I...
How to play Pass Away
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 Eb. 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.