Sinking
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[Verso 1]
Fm Gm
Every night
D# Cm
Think of things I can't do or haven't done
Fm Cm
It doesn't make me weak
D#
Sometimes I feel like I can't breathe
Cm
Is that all you see in me?
[Refrão]
A# Gm
Don't you wait for something more
D# Cm
I'll still be sinking to the floor
Fm D#
No, you can't help me no more
Fm D# Cm
Is it my doing? Is it my doing? Mmm
[Verso 2]
D# A#
Outside, it's getting colder
Gm Fm C Em
Why does it feel like I'm older than I ask to be?
D# Gm
But when you say my name
D# Gm
It all falls away so tenderly
[Refrão]
A# Gm
Don't you wait for something more
A# D#
I'll still be sinking to the floor
G#
Oh, you tried to help me
Gm
Why do I feel so cold?
A# Fm Gm
Is it my doing? Is it my doing?
Final
G#
(Ah)
D# A#
Is it my doing? Is it my doing? (Ah)
D# G#
Is it my doing? Oh (Ah)
D# Fm
Mmm, is it my doing? (Ah)
D#
Mmm
How to play Sinking
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 Fm. 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.