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When I Fall

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Capo on 4th fret.
C G Am F
  FI look straight in the CwindowG, try not to look AmbelowF  
Pretend I'm not up ChereG, I try counting DsheepF  
But the sheep seem to Cshower Goff this office AmtowerF  
Nine-point-eight straight CdowGn I can't stop my DkneesF  
[Chorus]
I wish I could Amfly
From this Gbuilding
From this DwallF  
And if I should Amtry
Would you Gcatch me if I Dfall?F  
My hands clench the CsqueegeeG, my secular AmrosaryF  
Hang on to your CwalletG, hang on to your DringsF  
Can't look beClow me; Gsomething might Amthrow meF  
Curse at the windCstoGrms that October DbringsF  
I look in the Cboardroom; Ga modern pharAmaoh's tombF  
I'd gladly swap Cplaces, Gif they care to DdiveF  
They're lined up at the CwindowG, peer down into AmlimboF  
They're frightened of CjumpingG, in case they surDviveF  
I wish I could Amstep from this Gscaffold 
Onto Emsoft green pastures, Fshopping malls, or Ambed
With my Gfamily and my Empastor and my Amgrandfather who's DDeadF  
Look straight in the CmirrorG, watch it come AmclearerF  
I look like a Cpainter, Gbehind all the DgreaseF  
But paintings creCating, Gand I'm just eAmrasingF  
A crystal-clear Ccanvas Gis my masterDpieceF  
[Chorus 2x]
  C    GWhen I AmfallF  
  C    GWhen I AmfallF  
  C    GWhen I.Am..     FooCommm      

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The story behind the song

Barenaked Ladies are known for their blend of pop and rock songwriting, often featuring folk-derived acoustic arrangements and vocal harmonies. Their lyrics frequently move between humorous and more serious subjects. This song comes from their album Born on a Pirate Ship. Playing this song connects you to their distinctive style, which balances playful energy with thoughtful depth.

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When I Fall

by Barenaked Ladies

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo on 4th fret.

C G Am F

F C G Am F

I look straight in the window, try not to look below

C G D F

Pretend I'm not up here, I try counting sheep

C G Am F

But the sheep seem to shower off this office tower

C G D F

Nine-point-eight straight down I can't stop my knees

[Chorus]

I wish I could fly

From this building

D F

From this wall

And if I should try

G D F

Would you catch me if I fall?

C G Am F

My hands clench the squeegee, my secular rosary

C G D F

Hang on to your wallet, hang on to your rings

C G Am F

Can't look below me; something might throw me

C G D F

Curse at the windstorms that October brings

C G Am F

I look in the boardroom; a modern pharaoh's tomb

C G D F

I'd gladly swap places, if they care to dive

C G Am F

They're lined up at the window, peer down into limbo

C G D F

They're frightened of jumping, in case they survive

Am G

I wish I could step from this scaffold

Em F Am

Onto soft green pastures, shopping malls, or bed

G Em Am D F

With my family and my pastor and my grandfather who's Dead

C G Am F

Look straight in the mirror, watch it come clearer

C G D F

I look like a painter, behind all the grease

C G Am F

But paintings creating, and I'm just erasing

C G D F

A crystal-clear canvas is my masterpiece

[Chorus 2x]

C G Am F

When I fall

C G Am F

When I fall

C G Am F C

When I... ooommm

About When I Fall Chords by Barenaked Ladies

Learn how to play When I Fall by Barenaked Ladies with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “When I Fall chords”, “When I Fall guitar chords”, or “Barenaked Ladies When I Fall 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 When I Fall chords and for experienced players who want accurate When I Fall lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Am, F, D, Em.

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The chords for "When I Fall" show the original chord names (including C, G, Am, F, D, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.