Stalemate
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Bm F#m E E
If I fail, if I fall, if I can't be free then I never was at all
F#m E B B
The more I fight I stay the same
D F#m E E
Where do I go and what do I do? I'll never know if I never get through
D F#m E E
The more I fight I stay... the same
Instrumental
F#m F#m D E
God, I love excuses- nothing better than a homemade lie
F#m F#m D E
New rules and old confusion- the ones you just despise
F#m F#m D E
Out of my way, out of my reach- how do you dream if you still can't sleep?
F#m F#m D E
My mind is a terrible gift and I'd rather be numb than feel this way
C#5 E5 C#5 E5
Come home when the metal is broken/ another thief doesn't honor a thing
C#5 E5 C#5 E5
Time flies when the moment is golden/ I won't leave this clean...
Bm F#m E E
If I fail, if I fall, if I can't be free then I never was at all
F#m E B B
The more I fight I stay the same
D F#m E E
Where do I go and what do I do? I'll never know if I never get through
D F#m E E
The more I fight I stay the same
F#m F#m D E
Half my time in one protection- this is better than a beggar's stand
F#m F#m D E
New shoes and old directions- the epithet of man
F#m F#m D E
Killing my name, killing my past- nothing's left when nothing lasts
F#m F#m D E
My life is a terrible waste... and I'm going down fast
Bm F#m E E
But if I fail, if I fall, if I can't be free then I never was at all
F#m E B B
The more I fight I stay the same
D F#m E E
Where do I go and what do I do? I'll never know if I never get through
D F#m E E
The more I fight I stay the same
Intrumental + Solo
F#m F#m D E
Don't be so distracted- I can tell you where the story ends
F#m F#m D E
New sins and old abuses- no one wins again
F#m F#m D E
This is my chance- this is my curse- we all know it'll only get worse
F#m F#m D E
My hell is a terrible case but I'll give you all hell first...
Bm F#m E E
If I fail, if I fall, if I can't be free then I never was at all
F#m E B B
The more I fight I stay the same
Bm F#m E E
If I'm still, if I stall, if I can't be heard I will never even call
F#m E B B
The more I fight I stay the same
D D/C# E E
Where do I go and what do I do? The very thought scares the hell out of you
D D/C# E E
The more I fight I stay the same
Eb Bb F F (HALF STEP UP)
If I fail, if I fall, if I know, if I care at all
E B F# F# (HALF STEP UP)
The more I fight I stay the same
How to play Stalemate
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 Bm. 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.