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As the World Caves In Chords

Matt Maltese Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

As the World Caves In Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

As the World Caves In Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

As the World Caves In Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

As the World Caves In Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

As the World Caves In Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

As the World Caves In Chords – Harmonica

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

Chords used: C, Am, F, G · Key: C · Difficulty: Beginner

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

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

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C – G

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F – C – G – C

Chorus

F

C

G

Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G

Verse 2

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C – G

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F – C – G – C

Chorus

F

C

G

Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G

Bridge

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am

Chorus

F

C

G

Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G

Outro

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C – G

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F – C – G – C

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "As the World Caves In"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "As the World Caves In" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "As the World Caves In" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "As the World Caves In"?

It was written by Matt Maltese, and released in 2017.