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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Falling Behind Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Falling Behind Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Falling Behind Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Falling Behind Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Falling Behind Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Falling Behind Chords – Harmonica
A dreamy, jazz-influenced ballad by Laufey about feeling left behind in love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, relaxed strum to match the song’s wistful mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am
F – G
C – G
Am
F – G
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Verse 2
C – G
Am
F – G
C – G
Am
F – G
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Bridge
F – G
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) before adding the strum pattern for a smooth performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Falling Behind"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.
Is "Falling Behind" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Falling Behind" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Falling Behind"?
It was written by Laufey Lin Jonsdottir, and released in 2022.