Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Avalanche

Chords

4.616 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Intro:   A    C#m    Bx2
Verse 1:
AEighteen C#mthousand year old soulB  
AMidwest shooting starC#m  B  
AIn the place she waits
But she C#mmoonlights rock and rollB  
Playing a Arain dance with her guitarC#m  B  
Pre Chorus:
ESometimes you only get one chance
Chorus:
EYou got a look in your eyes
AI knew you in a past life
C#mOne glance and the Eavalanche drops
AOne look and my Bheartbeat stops
EShips pass in the night
AI don't wanna wait 'til the next life
C#mOne glance and the Eavalanche drops
AOne look and my Bheartbeat stops
Instrumental:   A    C#m  B  
Verse 2:
ALast call and C#meverybody's watchingB  
AHer voice rings out like a stormC#m  B  
ASometimes the past C#mechoes in the futureB  
Starting Along before we were bornC#m  B  
Pre Chorus 2:
ESometimes you only get one chance
Chorus 2:
EYou got a look in your eyes
AI knew you in a past life
C#mOne glance and the Eavalanche drops
AOne look and my Bheartbeat stops
EShips pass in the night
AI don't wanna wait 'til the next life
C#mOne glance and the Eavalanche drops
AOne look and my Bheartbeat stops
Bridge: 
Instrumental:   F#m    E  B  
The universe won't wait for you
Instrumental:   F#m    E  B  
It's do or die, what you gon-gon-gonna choose
Chorus 3:
EYou got a look in your eyes
AI knew you in a past life
C#mOne glance and the avalanche drops
AOne look and my heartbeat stops
EYou got a look in your eyes
AI knew you in a past life
C#mOne glance and the Eavalanche drops
AOne look and my Bheartbeat stops
EShips pass in the night
AI don't wanna wait 'til the next life
C#mOne glance and the Eavalanche drops
AOne look and my Bheartbeat stops
Instrumental:    E  A  
C#mOne glance and the avalanche drops
AOne look and my Bheartbeat stopsE  

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Avalanche

by WALK THE MOON

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

F#m

A C#m B

Intro: x2

Verse 1:

A C#m B

Eighteen thousand year old soul

A C#m B

Midwest shooting star

In the place she waits

C#m B

But she moonlights rock and roll

A C#m B

Playing a rain dance with her guitar

Pre Chorus:

Sometimes you only get one chance

Chorus:

You got a look in your eyes

I knew you in a past life

C#m E

One glance and the avalanche drops

A B

One look and my heartbeat stops

Ships pass in the night

I don't wanna wait 'til the next life

C#m E

One glance and the avalanche drops

A B

One look and my heartbeat stops

A C#m B

Instrumental:

Verse 2:

A C#m B

Last call and everybody's watching

A C#m B

Her voice rings out like a storm

A C#m B

Sometimes the past echoes in the future

A C#m B

Starting long before we were born

Pre Chorus 2:

Sometimes you only get one chance

Chorus 2:

You got a look in your eyes

I knew you in a past life

C#m E

One glance and the avalanche drops

A B

One look and my heartbeat stops

Ships pass in the night

I don't wanna wait 'til the next life

C#m E

One glance and the avalanche drops

A B

One look and my heartbeat stops

Bridge:

F#m E B

Instrumental:

The universe won't wait for you

F#m E B

Instrumental:

It's do or die, what you gon-gon-gonna choose

Chorus 3:

You got a look in your eyes

I knew you in a past life

C#m

One glance and the avalanche drops

One look and my heartbeat stops

You got a look in your eyes

I knew you in a past life

C#m E

One glance and the avalanche drops

A B

One look and my heartbeat stops

Ships pass in the night

I don't wanna wait 'til the next life

C#m E

One glance and the avalanche drops

A B

One look and my heartbeat stops

E A

Instrumental:

C#m

One glance and the avalanche drops

A B E

One look and my heartbeat stops

About Avalanche Chords by WALK THE MOON

Learn how to play Avalanche by WALK THE MOON with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Avalanche chords”, “Avalanche guitar chords”, or “WALK THE MOON Avalanche chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Avalanche chords and for experienced players who want accurate Avalanche lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, C#m, B, E, F#m.

FAQ — Avalanche by WALK THE MOON

How do I play "Avalanche" by WALK THE MOON on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Avalanche" by WALK THE MOON on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Avalanche" by WALK THE MOON free?

Yes. The chords for "Avalanche" by WALK THE MOON are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Avalanche" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Avalanche" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Avalanche"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Avalanche" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Avalanche" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Avalanche" by WALK THE MOON with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by WALK THE MOON below.

What key is "Avalanche" in?

The chords for "Avalanche" show the original chord names (including A, C#m, B, E, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.