While Im Down
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[Intro]
E A5
[Verse 1]
E A5 E
The big melt begins today all them icicles are dripping away
C#m A E
One by one one by one I watch them die
E A5 E
The earth shows no mercy everything needs to drink
C#m A E
I ain't never been this thirsty in my life
[Chorus 1]
A G# C#m F#
And I can't remember who I wrote "wish you were here" to
E A5 E B7
But in the end it's true all around
E B7 E A
And my window is open wide I got no one on my mind
C#m F# E
Come on and love me up while I'm down
[Verse 2]
E A5 E
I aint the best one it's true I'm just trying to say something new
C#m A E
Try not to sound like every other man
E A5 E
I ain't done your drugs in a while but I'm down to match your smile
C#m A E
I'll just ride it out honey you know how I am
[Chorus 2]
A G# C#m F#
Oh and apathy well it ain't my usual thing
E A5 E B7
But you know sometimes she comes around
E B7 E A
And my window is open wide I got no one on my mind
C#m F# E
Come on and love me up while I'm down
[Verse 3]
E A5 E
I've been going through the motions it's like a vast dead ocean
C#m A E
Billions of drops but I got no urge to swim
E A5 E
I've been braving all the winters I've been trying to save the sinners
C#m A E
But i keep on forgetting exactly what's considered a sin
[Chorus 3]
A G# C#m F#
Out here it's a Costco of men why you chose me I'll never understand
E A5 E B7
Whatever it takes to kick the darkness out
E B7 E A
And my window is open wide I got no one on my mind
C#m F# E
Come on and love me up while I'm down
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How to play While Im Down
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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.