When I'm Down
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[intro: ]Bb7 , E7/B , C# , C7
F F4 F
What say you now?
Am A7 Gm D#/G
The door is opening on your vigil
Bb Bbm
And i'm in my usual way
F/A G4 G F7/A
I save my breath, knowing what you're
Bb
Wanting me to say
Bbm C#7 D#7 F C7
I only love you when i'm down
F F4 F Am A7
You say that midnight opens its arms to me
Gm D#/G Bb Bbm
Leaving you alone, and i fly so far away
F/A G4 G
Until the light blurs my vision
F7/A Bb
And i have nowhere to roam
Bbm F F4 F C#
I only love you when i'm down
Dm A Bb F/A A
And i only love you when i'm down
A/C# Dm Dm/C Bb Bº C
And i'm only near you when i'm gone
C#º Dm Dm7 Dm6/B
But one thing for you to keep in mind, you know
C# D# F Bb/F F C C# Dm
I'm down all the time
Solo: Dm , A , D# , Bb , F/A , A , A/C# , Dm , Dm/C , Bb , Bº
C C#º
Well i know you're reaching out
Dm Dm7 Dm6
And you need to feel my hand
A#m/G C(#5)
You want to be understood, yeah well i understand
F F4 F Am A7
I know you hold precious little hope for me
Gm C#
And in your hapiness
Bb C#
I'm always drowning in my grief
Dm A D# Bb F/A A
And i only love you when i'm do
A/C# Dm Dm/C Bb Bº C
And i'm only near you when i'm gone
C#º Dm Dm7 Dm6/B
But one thing for you to keep in mind, you know
C# D# F C# Bbm/F
I'm down all the time
F C# Bbm/F F C# Bb/F F
All the time, all the time, all the time
How to play When I'm Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb7. 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.