Key: D · BPM: 134 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: A, D, Bm, F#m, C#m, E, Gmaj7, C, F, Em, G
[Verse] A D I just looked into my life Bm And all I saw was that F#m you're not coming back D Bm Oh, can't you see when C#m the ballad comes for you Bm E It comes like me? A D But I won't be afraid Bm I can't seem to find you F#m in this midnight parade D Bm I know it's all true C#m When the ballad comes for me, Bm E it comes like you [Chorus] Gmaj7 F#m Up close C I fell in love with you C (I met you at an early show) Gmaj7 F#m C You fall, I'll fall along with you C (We travelled Gmaj7 'round the world together) [Interlude] F C Em G [Verse] A I just looked D out to the point Bm Where the words, they are hitting me F#m In a full-on assault D Bm Oh, can't you see when C#m the ballad comes for you Bm E It comes like mе? A Well, I know I can't D change the timеs Bm I know I'm already breaking when F#m I look into your eyes D Bm Oh, can't you see when C#m the ballad comes for you Bm E It comes like me? [Chorus] G F#m Up close C I fell in love with you C (I met you at an early show) G F#m C You fall, I'll fall along with you C (We travelled 'round the world together) [Outro] G F C Em G F C Em G F Em C
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ℹ️ About This Song
The track was written by Alex James, Damon Albarn, Dave Rowntree & Graham Coxon.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: D
- Chords: A, D, Bm, F#m, C#m, E, Gmaj7, C, F, Em, G
- BPM: 134
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
- Song: The Ballad
- Artist: Blur
- Written by Alex James, Damon Albarn, Dave Rowntree & Graham Coxon
- Produced by James Ellis Ford
- Album: The Ballad of Darren (Deluxe)
- Released Date: 21 July 2023
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Ballad in?
The Ballad is in the key of D.
What chords do I need for The Ballad?
You need A, D, Bm, F#m, C#m, E, Gmaj7, C, F, Em, G to play The Ballad by Blur.
Do I need a capo for The Ballad?
No capo is needed to play The Ballad by Blur.
How hard is The Ballad to play on guitar?
The Ballad by Blur is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.