Now playing

Fall Apart

Chords

4.69 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Verse:
The story of Dyou and I has beautiful Amemories
'Til lonesome and A7weary sighs start keepin' them Dcompany
As soon as they all gather 'round, along comes Gmisery
Then here we Dgo again, here we Ago againA7  
Verse:
So if an old Dfriend of mine comes knockin' uApon my door
All I could A7tell him now, he's already Dheard before
It's better to love and lose, to never have Gplayed at all
For sometimes Dlosers are the Aonly ones who DwinB7  
Chorus:
I'd Erather fall apart than never knowing loving B7you
For every broken-hearted lover, love was once aEnew
And that will be the hope that gets me through eterniB7ty
Along with all the memories that belong to you and Eme
D
Instrumental (Same as verse) [  D   A   A7   D   G   D   A   A7]
Verse:
A fortunate Dman I am that you were a Apart of me
The game has been A7played and I'm just shy of a Dvictory
The heartaches that carry on will soon be Ghistory
Let's hope the Dworld is full of Alosers in the DendB7  
Chorus:
I'd Erather fall apart than never knowing loving B7you
For every broken-hearted lover, love was once aEnew
And that will be the hope that gets me through eterniB7ty
Along with all the memories that belong to you and Eme
Instrumental [  E   B7   E   B7   E   C]
Chorus:
I'd Frather fall apart than never knowing loving Cyou
For every broken-hearted lover, love was once aFnew
And that will be the hope that gets me through eterniCty
Along with all the memories that belong to you and Fme
End [  F   C   F   C   F] Repeat and fade

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 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

Fall Apart

by The Mavericks

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Verse:

D A

The story of you and I has beautiful memories

A7 D

'Til lonesome and weary sighs start keepin' them company

As soon as they all gather 'round, along comes misery

D A A7

Then here we go again, here we go again

Verse:

D A

So if an old friend of mine comes knockin' upon my door

A7 D

All I could tell him now, he's already heard before

It's better to love and lose, to never have played at all

D A D B7

For sometimes losers are the only ones who win

Chorus:

E B7

I'd rather fall apart than never knowing loving you

For every broken-hearted lover, love was once anew

And that will be the hope that gets me through eternity

Along with all the memories that belong to you and me

D A A7 D G D A A7

Instrumental (Same as verse) [ ]

Verse:

D A

A fortunate man I am that you were a part of me

A7 D

The game has been played and I'm just shy of a victory

The heartaches that carry on will soon be history

D A D B7

Let's hope the world is full of losers in the end

Chorus:

E B7

I'd rather fall apart than never knowing loving you

For every broken-hearted lover, love was once anew

And that will be the hope that gets me through eternity

Along with all the memories that belong to you and me

E B7 E B7 E C

Instrumental [ ]

Chorus:

F C

I'd rather fall apart than never knowing loving you

For every broken-hearted lover, love was once anew

And that will be the hope that gets me through eternity

Along with all the memories that belong to you and me

F C F C F

End [ ] Repeat and fade

About Fall Apart Chords by The Mavericks

Learn how to play Fall Apart by The Mavericks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Fall Apart chords”, “Fall Apart guitar chords”, or “The Mavericks Fall Apart 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 Fall Apart chords and for experienced players who want accurate Fall Apart lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, A7, G, B7, E.

FAQ — Fall Apart by The Mavericks

How do I play "Fall Apart" by The Mavericks on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Fall Apart" by The Mavericks 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 "Fall Apart" by The Mavericks free?

Yes. The chords for "Fall Apart" by The Mavericks are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Fall Apart" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Fall Apart"?

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

Is "Fall Apart" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Fall Apart" by The Mavericks with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Mavericks below.

What key is "Fall Apart" in?

The chords for "Fall Apart" show the original chord names (including D, A, A7, G, B7, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.