When You're Down On You're Kness
View chords used in this chart
Intro: B G#m F# E F#
B
I don't believe what you're saying
E B
I don't believe a word
B Bb5+ G#m F#
You never did anything that was true
E F#
And hate will be your final work
B
I wouldn't dance at your party
E B
No, I wouldn't risk a dance
B
And for the rest of my time
E
I will keep it mind
F#
I will look at your life and will find:
E C#m
When you're down on your knees
F# B
That's when you're closest to heaven
Intro: ( B G#m F# E F# )
B
I don't believe when you're smiling
E B
I don't believe in your mask
B Bb5+ G#m F#
You hardly say anything you don't use
E F#
All your life is a lie at it's best
B
Your love means never another
E B
Is there anything left that is true?
B
You will end all alone
E
With no peace of your own
F#
'Cause the god of love you've never known!
E C#m
When you're down on your knees
F# B
That's when you're closest to heaven
E
I guess you'll never get it
F# G#m
You'll never regret all the broken hearts
You've left behind (F#)
E
If there's one thing that you'll never find -
F#
It's a peace of mind
Solo: ( B E B B Bb5+ G#m F# E B )
Eb E
There's always one a lonely street
F# B
Walking his way to the sun
Eb
There's always one
E
That takes the whole world's greed
F# B
All on his back and it's done
E F#
And ever since the world's turning
G#m
There's always a fool that is leading the blind (F#)
E
If there's one thing that you'll never find -
F#
It's a peace of mind
B
Your thoughts are so low it's a shame
E B
That's why for you everyone else is low
B Bb5+ G#m F#
People see life through the glass in their hearts
E F#
So the fruits of your doings do show
B
In this world it all could mean maybe
E B
But on the other side you'll hear it loud
B
I know time clears the clouds
E
One day you won't walk so proud
F#
It will all be revealed there's no doubt
E C#m
'Cause when you're down on your knees
F# B
That's when you're closest to heaven
( B )
How to play When You're Down On You're Kness
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.