Key: Cm · Capo: 3rd fret · BPM: 85 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Am, Dm, G, Em, E7, F, D, C
[Intro] Am [Verse] Dm I tried my best to not let you go G I don't like the view From halfway down Am Dm Just promise me that it won't be slow G Will I feel the impact of the ground? Am I tried to be something that Dm I'll never be Em Why waste another precious hour? Why waste another precious ounce? Am Dm I'd rather leave somewhat of a legacy G Familiar A thought that's so familiar [Chorus] Am Dm Let me close my eyes with dignity Em Let's end it all, the world's not far behind Am So what's the point of staying? Dm G It's going up in flames, I know Yes, I know, ooh Am Oh-oh-oh [Segue] Am Dm E7 Hey-hey E7 Am Dm Oh-oh E7 Am (Hey) [Verse] Dm E7 Am Just hold my heartbeat close to you Dm E7 Am Remember how it always beats for you Dm E7 Am I'm falling at the speed of light Dm E7 Am I'm staring at your shrinking face, don't cry F G Am You know my heart belongs to you F One last time, G Am say that you want me too F G D The only words that gave me life G Am Now I'll see you on the other side [Bridge] F E7 Am Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh F E7 Am Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh F E7 Am Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh F E7 F G Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh [Outro] Am Em Oh, mama, I'll pray F I'm running away G Oh-oh Am Hey-hey (Oh, no) C Oh-oh F Hey-hey G It's a threat, not a promise? (Mmm) Am Em If you're looking for rage (Mmm, oh) F G If you're looking for ragin' Am Em Quiet for days F Baby, you're running away G Ayy-yeah Am It's a threat, not a promise? Em It's a threat, not a promise? F Yeah-yeah G Ah-ha (Oh) Am Ah-ha (Oh) Em Ah-ha F Ah-ha G Mama, I'll pray Am Mama, I'll pray
Track Info
- Song: The Abyss
- Artist: The Weeknd
- Written by The Weeknd, Lana Del Rey, MIKE DEAN & Patrick Greenaway
- Produced by The Weeknd, MIKE DEAN, Patrick Greenaway & Oneohtrix Point Never
- Album: Hurry Up Tomorrow
- Released Date: 31 January 2025
ℹ️ About This Song
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Cm
- Capo: 3rd fret
- Chords: Am, Dm, G, Em, E7, F, D, C
- BPM: 85
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Am – x02210 Dm – xx0231 G – 320003 Em – 022000 E7 – 020100 F – 133211 D – xx0232 C – x32010 | Am – 2000 Dm – 2210 G – 0232 Em – 0402 E7 – 1202 F – 2010 D – 2220 C – 0003 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Abyss in?
The Abyss is in the key of Cm.
What chords do I need for The Abyss?
You need Am, Dm, G, Em, E7, F, D, C to play The Abyss by The Weeknd.
Do I need a capo for The Abyss?
Yes, place a capo on the 3rd fret to play The Abyss by The Weeknd.
How hard is The Abyss to play on guitar?
The Abyss by The Weeknd is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.