Capo: 1st fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: F, A, Dm, C
[Intro] F [Verse 1] F I'm holding my breath, A holding so tight Dm Nothing is wrong, nothing is right C I'm in the dark, looking for light F Won't someone please save my life? Inside, I'm a mess, A but I don't let it show I'm just hanging on, Dm but you'd never know I smile all day, and cry C through the night Won't someone please N.C. save my life is fleeting [Chorus] F A Dull knives taking my life Dm C A slow burn fire from the inside F A Dull knives twisting my spine Dm And they're taking their time, time C 'Til I lose my mind [Verse] F A smoldering flame, A deep in my heart Dm Barely a sign, it's barely a spark C Holding on through, every night F Won't someone please save my life? I'm crying for help, A it's such a cliché Invisible pain, Dm it's filling each day I open my mouth and C feed you a lie Won't someone please N.C. save my life is fleeting No repeating [Chorus] F A Dull knives taking my life Dm C A slow burn fire from the inside F A Dull knives twisting my spine Dm And they're taking their time, time C 'Til I lose my mind [Bridge] F A Dull knives Dm Ripping from the inside C Spare me the ride [Instrumental] F A Dm [Outro] C From the inside F A Dull knives twisting my spine Dm And they're taking their time, time C 'Til I lose my mind N.C. Dull knives
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 3rd of September 2021, the track was released. The track is written by Aja Volkman, Wayne Sermon, Dan Reynolds, Daniel Platzman & Ben McKee.

Track Info
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- Song: Dull Knives
- Artist: Imagine Dragons
- Produced by Imagine Dragons
- Album: Mercury – Act 1
- Released Date: 3 September 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: F, A, Dm, C
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| F – 133211 A – x02220 Dm – xx0231 C – x32010 | F – 2010 A – 2100 Dm – 2210 C – 0003 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do I need for Dull Knives?
You need F, A, Dm, C to play Dull Knives by Imagine Dragons.
Do I need a capo for Dull Knives?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Dull Knives by Imagine Dragons.
How hard is Dull Knives to play on guitar?
Dull Knives by Imagine Dragons is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.