The Fall
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
'The Fall' from Allah-Las' 'Zuma 85'
Basic chords for the song. For a more similar sound to the orignial, arpeggiate the
chords.
[Intro]
F E F E
Dm Cm Bb G
[Verse 1]
F E F
The jig is up, day is lost
E
No recovery at any cost
Dm Cm
Does it seem now
Bb
We've lost our way somehow?
G
Picked the wrong door now?
[Verse 2]
F E F
Seated high a-bove the crowd
E Dm Cm
Slipping off her silken shroud to reveal
Bb
Her lips are still sealed
G Bb
Is this what is real?
G C
Or just how she feels?
[Refrain]
C
Standing again and again
Bb
For the pride before the-
[Instrumental]
F E F E
Dm Cm Bb G7
F
[Verse 3]
E F
Falling like dominoes
E
For everything that we're shown
Dm Cm
That affirms us
Bb
Even if it turns us
G F
Against what don't concern us
[Verse 4]
E F
Greasy palms and sodden shoes
E Dm Cm
Dirty bombs and filthy news, all written
Bb
In the blood of the smitten
G Bb
Is there something I'm missing?
G C
Too hapless to fit in
[Refrain]
C
Standing again and again
Bb F E F E
For the pride before the f--a--ll
Dm Cm
Wasn't worth it at all
Bb G
I feel so small
F E F E
F--a--ll
Dm Cm
Wasn't worth it at all
Bb G
Makes me feel so small
[Outro]
F E F E
Dm Cm Bb G
C Bb F
How to play The Fall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.