Trapdoor
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Intro: F#m C#m A C#m G#
F#m C#m
He wakes up early today
A C#m G#
Throws on a mask that will alter his face
F#m C#m
Nobody knows his real name
A C#m G#
But now he just uses one he saw on a grave
F#m C#m A
He pretends that he's okay
C#m G# F#m
But you should see
C#m A C#m G#
Him in bed late at night, he's petrified
A G# A
Take me out, and finish this waste of a life
E B
Everyone gather around for a show
C#m A
Watch as this man disappears as we know
E B
Do me a favor and try to ignore
B F#m C#m A C#m G#
As you watch him fall through a bleeding trapdoor
F#m C#m
He thinks that faith might be dead
A C#m G# F#m
Nothing kills a man faster than his own head
C#m
He used to see dreams at night
A C#m G# F#m
But now he's just watching the backs of his eyes
C#m A
He pretends that he's okay
C#m G# F#m
But you should see
C#m A C#m G#
Him in bed late at night, he's petrified
A G# A
Take me out, and finish this waste of a life
E B
Everyone gather around for a show
C#m A
Watch as this man disappears as we know
E B
Do me a favor and try to ignore
B F#m C#m A C#m G#
As you watch him fall through a bleeding trapdoor
C#m
C#m A E G# x4
A G# A
Take me out, and finish this waste of a life
E B
Everyone gather around for a show
C#m A
Watch as this man disappears as we know
E B
Do me a favor and try to ignore
C#m A
When you watch him fall through a bleeding trapdoor
G# E
'Cause nobody knows he's alive
How to play Trapdoor
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 F#m. 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.