[Intro] G Em Bm C Em Bm C [Verse 1] Em Somethin' 'bout the window seats got you Bm C feeling like a poet Em You said "I think that we had everything Bm C but 'til now, just didn't know it" Em Bm I'm leaning towards a subject change C in a sentimental moment Em We're driving through the Garden State, Bm C we'll be strangers in the morning Em The way you've got your hair up straight Bm C makes you look real Californian Em You know you never really could quite place Bm C when I'm angry and I'm joking Em I'm cursing every exit sign and my d**n Bm C Christ-like devotion Em To hoping you might change your mind, Bm C and to hating you for goin' [Pre-Chorus] Am Em Roadkill fawn, you said "How sad" Bm C Left to rot alone like that Am Em You state a feelin' like a fact Bm C I'm glad you left, but you'll be back [Chorus] G C So call me when it goes to S**t G C I'll be keeping the house the way it was G C I won't rub your face in it Em D C I swear I won't tell anyone. G C I don't mind being your dead end G C I think it's fine to never move on G C Keep my ear up to the doorframe Em D C And I'll keep rooting for your downfall Em D C And I'll keep rooting for your downfall [Verse 2] C Em Call me when the bugs don't die Bm C and the spring looks just like autumn Em Oh, tell me when you miss the climb Bm C from a hole that has no bottom Em I'm hoping that the view ain't nice, Bm C that the streetlights bleed into your bedroom Em That you open up to someone kind, Bm C and they hold it all against you [Pre-Chorus] Am Em Roadkill fawn, you said "How sad" Bm C Left to rot alone like that Am Em You state a feelin' like a fact Bm C I'm glad you left, but you'll be back [Chorus] G C So call me when it goes to S**t G C I'll be keeping the house the way it was G C I won't rub your face in it Em D C I swear I won't tell anyone. G C I don't mind being your dead end G C I think it's fine to never move on G C Keep my ear up to the doorframe Em D C And I'll keep rooting for your downfall Em D C And I'll keep rooting for your downfall [Instrumental Break] Em Bm C Em Bm C [Chorus] G C So call me when it goes to S**t G C I'll be keeping the house the way it was G C I won't rub your face in it Em D C I swear I won't tell anyone. G C I don't mind being your dead end G C I think it's fine to never move on G C Keep my ear up to the doorframe Em D C And I'll keep rooting for your downfall Em D C And I'll keep rooting for your downfall [Outro] Em D C And I'll keep rooting for your downfall Em D C And I'll keep rooting for your downfall Oh, I'll keep rooting for your downfall
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Q: What is the primary key of Downfall?
The song is played in the key of G Major.
Q: Do I need a capo to play Downfall?
No, you do not need a capo. The song is played in standard tuning using open chord shapes.
Q: Are there any difficult barre chords in this song?
Most of the song relies on standard open chords like G, Em, C, Am, and D. However, the Bm chord is a barre chord that you will need to play frequently.
Q: What is the main chord progression for the verse?
The main chord progression for the verses is Em – Bm – C.
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“Downfall” is an emotionally charged song by Noah Kahan. The progression relies heavily on Em, Bm, and C, capturing a beautiful mix of folk-pop melancholy. It doesn’t require a capo and is played in standard tuning. The rhythmic strumming perfectly complements the raw lyrics.
Track Info
- Song: Downfall
- Artist: Noah Kahan
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: G Major
- Capo: No Capo
- Chords: G, Em, Bm, C, Am, D
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Suggested Strumming: D = Down Stroke, U = Upstroke