Falling Down

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Key: F

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[C] [G] [F] [C] [Bm] [Am] [C] [G] [F] [C] [Bm] [C] [G] [F] [C] [G] [F] [C] [F/C] [Fm] [F/C] [Fm] [G] [Am] [G] [Am] [F/C] [Am] [G] [C] [F/C] [Fm] [F/C] [Fm] [G] [Am] [G] [Am] [F/C] [Am] [G] [Am] [G] [F/C] [C] [Am] [G] [F] [Am] [G] [F/C] [A] [Am] [G] [F] [Am] [D] [Am] [D] [Am] [D] [E7] [F] [C] [D] [F/C] [Fm] [F/C] [Fm] [G] [Am] [G] [Am] [F/C] [Am] [G] [Am] [G] [F/C] [C] [Am] [G] [F] [Am] [G] [F/C] [C] [Am] [G] [F] [Am] [D] [Am] [D] [Am] [D] [E7] [F] [C] [D] [F/C] [E7]

[C]Making no [G]deposit, no return
[F]Making the same [C]mistakes, we never learn
[Bm]All of the [Am]pain in those faces
[C]Trying not [G]to show concern
[F]Spent and broken
[C]Like a worn out [Bm]subway door in the city
[C]Hanging in the [G]closet, wait in line
[F]When you go by the [C]laws, you pay the fine
[G]I'm burning the [F]candle at both ends
[C]Twice the light [F/C]in half the time
[Fm]Down to crawlin'
[F/C]Feel like [Fm]I'm falling
[G]Oh & yes, the rain doesn't [Am]have to hurry in the city<
[G]Falls sadly [Am]to the ground
[F/C]Rain doesn't have to [Am]hurry in the city
[G]Only way to [C]fall is down
[F/C]Falling down
[Fm]But still you're running in [F/C]a race that can't be won
[Fm]Aiming hard to fill [G]the spaces when they're gone
[Am]Worn out shoes [G]with no laces
[Am]Getting too loose [F/C]to stay on
[Am]Back to crawling
[G]Feel like [Am]I'm falling
[G]Oh & yes the rain takes [F/C]its time to fall in the city
[C]Falls sadly [Am]to the ground
[G]Rain kinda of says [F]it all in the city
[Am]Only way to [G]fall is down
[F/C]Falling down

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key F (F Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 10 Unique Chords

Genre Album

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Falling Down by Joe Walsh is played in the key of F. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti F (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti F/C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Falling Down by Joe Walsh: sounding in F without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in F (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F, Bm, Fm) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211), open Bm7 (x20202), open Fm7 voicing) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

V – II – I – ♯iv – iii – I – i – III – VI – VII

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C G F Bm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Am F/C Fm A D E7

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key F Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key F Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of F without a capo.

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piano Chord Family F

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of F. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I F Tonic

ii Gm Supertonic

iii Am Mediant

IV Bb Subdominant

V C Dominant

vi Dm Submediant

vii° Edim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 3 chord palang/gantung (F, Bm, Fm)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: F • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: V – II – I – ♯iv – iii – I – i – III – VI – VII • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Falling Down (Joe Walsh)?

To play the Easy Chords for Falling Down, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Falling Down?

The original recording key for Falling Down by Joe Walsh is F. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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