As the World Caves In Chords

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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G

A hauntingly beautiful ballad by Matt Maltese about a final, intimate moment as the world ends. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a slow, steady strum to match the somber mood of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Verse 2

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Bridge

 
F C
And if we’re going down
G Am
Then we’re going down together
F C
They’ll say you could do better
G Am
But I’m still here forever
F C
And if we’re going down
G Am
Then we’re going down together
F C
They’ll say you could do better
G Am
But I’m still here forever
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Outro

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) slowly before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

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Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G

A hauntingly beautiful ballad by Matt Maltese about a final, intimate moment as the world ends. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a slow, steady strum to match the somber mood of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Verse 2

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Bridge

 
F C
And if we’re going down
G Am
Then we’re going down together
F C
They’ll say you could do better
G Am
But I’m still here forever
F C
And if we’re going down
G Am
Then we’re going down together
F C
They’ll say you could do better
G Am
But I’m still here forever
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Outro

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) slowly before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

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Amtap to play
Ftap to play
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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G

A hauntingly beautiful ballad by Matt Maltese about a final, intimate moment as the world ends. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a slow, steady strum to match the somber mood of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Verse 2

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Bridge

 
F C
And if we’re going down
G Am
Then we’re going down together
F C
They’ll say you could do better
G Am
But I’m still here forever
F C
And if we’re going down
G Am
Then we’re going down together
F C
They’ll say you could do better
G Am
But I’m still here forever
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Outro

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) slowly before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

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Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G

A hauntingly beautiful ballad by Matt Maltese about a final, intimate moment as the world ends. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a slow, steady strum to match the somber mood of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Verse 2

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Bridge

 
F C
And if we’re going down
G Am
Then we’re going down together
F C
They’ll say you could do better
G Am
But I’m still here forever
F C
And if we’re going down
G Am
Then we’re going down together
F C
They’ll say you could do better
G Am
But I’m still here forever
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Outro

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) slowly before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G

A hauntingly beautiful ballad by Matt Maltese about a final, intimate moment as the world ends. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a slow, steady strum to match the somber mood of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Verse 2

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Bridge

 
F C
And if we’re going down
G Am
Then we’re going down together
F C
They’ll say you could do better
G Am
But I’m still here forever
F C
And if we’re going down
G Am
Then we’re going down together
F C
They’ll say you could do better
G Am
But I’m still here forever
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Outro

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) slowly before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G

A hauntingly beautiful ballad by Matt Maltese about a final, intimate moment as the world ends. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a slow, steady strum to match the somber mood of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Verse 2

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Bridge

 
F C
And if we’re going down
G Am
Then we’re going down together
F C
They’ll say you could do better
G Am
But I’m still here forever
F C
And if we’re going down
G Am
Then we’re going down together
F C
They’ll say you could do better
G Am
But I’m still here forever
 

Chorus

 
F
Oh, it’s you that I lie with
C
As the atom bomb loves in
G
Yeah, it’s you I watch TV with
Am
As the world caves in
F C
You’re kind of pale and tired
G Am
Love has made you sad
F C
Oh, it’s you and me together
G
As the world caves in
 

Outro

 
C G Am
My cheeks are growing tired
F C
From turning red and blue
G Am
I took the final sip of
F C G
The drink I poured for you
C G Am
My ears are tuning static
F C
All the news is through
G Am F C G C
I’ve finally found the perfect drug for you
 

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) slowly before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.