Alice in ChainsIntermediateKey of E5 Chords4 min readUpdated
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Down in a Hole Chords – Guitar
A haunting grunge ballad by Alice in Chains about isolation and despair. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Grunge Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use heavy downstrokes and palm muting for the verses to create a dark, chugging feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
EB
Bury me softly in this womb
EB
I give this part of me for you
AE
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb… in bloom
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Verse 2
EB
Bury me softly in this skin
EB
I give this part of me for you
AE
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb… in bloom
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Bridge
A
Oh, I want to be inside of you
B
Oh, I want to be inside of you
A
Oh, I want to be inside of you
B
Oh, I want to be inside…
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Outro
EB
Bury me softly in this womb
EB
Oh, I want to be inside of you
AE
I give this part of me for you
BA
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb…
EB
In bloom…
AB
In a tomb…
E
In bloom…
Practice tip: Master the E-B-A chord progression changes slowly before adding the heavy strumming; the vocal melody is key, so hum it while you play to lock in the timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Down in a Hole"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, G, D, A and C.
Is "Down in a Hole" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Down in a Hole" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Down in a Hole"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, and released in 1992.
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Down in a Hole Chords – Ukulele
A haunting grunge ballad by Alice in Chains about isolation and despair. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Grunge Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use heavy downstrokes and palm muting for the verses to create a dark, chugging feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
EB
Bury me softly in this womb
EB
I give this part of me for you
AE
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb… in bloom
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Verse 2
EB
Bury me softly in this skin
EB
I give this part of me for you
AE
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb… in bloom
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Bridge
A
Oh, I want to be inside of you
B
Oh, I want to be inside of you
A
Oh, I want to be inside of you
B
Oh, I want to be inside…
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Outro
EB
Bury me softly in this womb
EB
Oh, I want to be inside of you
AE
I give this part of me for you
BA
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb…
EB
In bloom…
AB
In a tomb…
E
In bloom…
Practice tip: Master the E-B-A chord progression changes slowly before adding the heavy strumming; the vocal melody is key, so hum it while you play to lock in the timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Down in a Hole"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, G, D, A and C.
Is "Down in a Hole" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Down in a Hole" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Down in a Hole"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, and released in 1992.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Down in a Hole Chords – Piano
A haunting grunge ballad by Alice in Chains about isolation and despair. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Grunge Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use heavy downstrokes and palm muting for the verses to create a dark, chugging feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
EB
Bury me softly in this womb
EB
I give this part of me for you
AE
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb… in bloom
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Verse 2
EB
Bury me softly in this skin
EB
I give this part of me for you
AE
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb… in bloom
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Bridge
A
Oh, I want to be inside of you
B
Oh, I want to be inside of you
A
Oh, I want to be inside of you
B
Oh, I want to be inside…
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Outro
EB
Bury me softly in this womb
EB
Oh, I want to be inside of you
AE
I give this part of me for you
BA
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb…
EB
In bloom…
AB
In a tomb…
E
In bloom…
Practice tip: Master the E-B-A chord progression changes slowly before adding the heavy strumming; the vocal melody is key, so hum it while you play to lock in the timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Down in a Hole"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, G, D, A and C.
Is "Down in a Hole" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Down in a Hole" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Down in a Hole"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, and released in 1992.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Down in a Hole Chords – Banjo
A haunting grunge ballad by Alice in Chains about isolation and despair. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Grunge Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use heavy downstrokes and palm muting for the verses to create a dark, chugging feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
EB
Bury me softly in this womb
EB
I give this part of me for you
AE
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb… in bloom
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Verse 2
EB
Bury me softly in this skin
EB
I give this part of me for you
AE
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb… in bloom
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Bridge
A
Oh, I want to be inside of you
B
Oh, I want to be inside of you
A
Oh, I want to be inside of you
B
Oh, I want to be inside…
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Outro
EB
Bury me softly in this womb
EB
Oh, I want to be inside of you
AE
I give this part of me for you
BA
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb…
EB
In bloom…
AB
In a tomb…
E
In bloom…
Practice tip: Master the E-B-A chord progression changes slowly before adding the heavy strumming; the vocal melody is key, so hum it while you play to lock in the timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Down in a Hole"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, G, D, A and C.
Is "Down in a Hole" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Down in a Hole" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Down in a Hole"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, and released in 1992.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Down in a Hole Chords – Mandolin
A haunting grunge ballad by Alice in Chains about isolation and despair. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Grunge Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use heavy downstrokes and palm muting for the verses to create a dark, chugging feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
EB
Bury me softly in this womb
EB
I give this part of me for you
AE
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb… in bloom
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Verse 2
EB
Bury me softly in this skin
EB
I give this part of me for you
AE
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb… in bloom
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Bridge
A
Oh, I want to be inside of you
B
Oh, I want to be inside of you
A
Oh, I want to be inside of you
B
Oh, I want to be inside…
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Outro
EB
Bury me softly in this womb
EB
Oh, I want to be inside of you
AE
I give this part of me for you
BA
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb…
EB
In bloom…
AB
In a tomb…
E
In bloom…
Practice tip: Master the E-B-A chord progression changes slowly before adding the heavy strumming; the vocal melody is key, so hum it while you play to lock in the timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Down in a Hole"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, G, D, A and C.
Is "Down in a Hole" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Down in a Hole" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Down in a Hole"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, and released in 1992.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Down in a Hole Chords – Harmonica
A haunting grunge ballad by Alice in Chains about isolation and despair. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Grunge Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use heavy downstrokes and palm muting for the verses to create a dark, chugging feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
EB
Bury me softly in this womb
EB
I give this part of me for you
AE
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb… in bloom
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Verse 2
EB
Bury me softly in this skin
EB
I give this part of me for you
AE
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb… in bloom
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Bridge
A
Oh, I want to be inside of you
B
Oh, I want to be inside of you
A
Oh, I want to be inside of you
B
Oh, I want to be inside…
Chorus
EB
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
AE
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
BAB
You don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
EB
Look at me now a man who won’t let himself be
AE
Down in a hole and I’ve got nothing left to spare
BAB
Down in a hole and I’m lonely and I’m scared
Outro
EB
Bury me softly in this womb
EB
Oh, I want to be inside of you
AE
I give this part of me for you
BA
Sand rains down and here I sit
B
Holding rare flowers
AB
In a tomb…
EB
In bloom…
AB
In a tomb…
E
In bloom…
Practice tip: Master the E-B-A chord progression changes slowly before adding the heavy strumming; the vocal melody is key, so hum it while you play to lock in the timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Down in a Hole"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, G, D, A and C.
Is "Down in a Hole" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Down in a Hole" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Down in a Hole"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, and released in 1992.