When I Fall
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Intro
C F C F C F C F
[Verso 1]
C F C F C
I guess it's true I have a gift of sometimes acting special
F C G G7
Wearing my facade for all to see
C F C F C
The truth I guess is I'm afraid of being on the level
F G C F C
Showing what I really think of me
G F C
It's hard for me to understand how you could ever love me
F C G G7
Sometimes I don't like myself at all
F G C F C
I don't see how I'm worthy of you thinking so much of me
F G C
But you're always here to hold me when I fall
F G C F
You're always here to wipe away my tears
G C F C Am F Em
You're always here to hold me when I fall
[Verso 2]
C F C
The kind of love you've shown me is deserving of much better
F C G G7
Than anything I've given in return
C F C
The promises you made to me you've kept them to the letter
F G C
Faith in you is one thing I have learned
G F C
It's hard for me to understand how you could ever love me
F C G G7
Sometimes I don't like myself at all
F G C F C
I don't see how I'm worthy of you thinking so much of me
F G C
But you're always here to hold me when I fall
F G C F
You're always here to wipe away my tears
G C
You're always here to hold me when I fall
Outro
F G C F
You're always here to wipe away my tears
G F F C F C
You're always here to hold me when I fall
How to play When I Fall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.