Now playing

Failure

Chords

4.440 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
G Bm D/F# C Am C Am C Am G
[Verse 1]
He uGsed to be a singer in a Bmrock and roll band
D/F#He would write the songs and I'd tCremble at his hand but Amoh, la Bmlaa
CHe lost poetic Amethic and his Csongs were paAmthetic, Cand he's a Amfailure Gnow
[Verse 2]
GHe used to be the life and soul of Bmeveryone around
You'd D/F#never catch him looking up and Cnever see him down but Amoh, la Bmlaa
He Ccouldnt raise a Amsmile oh Cnot for a Amwhile Cand he's a Amfailure GnowC  D  
[Chorus]
GDon't cry cBmhild, Cyou've got so much more to Dlive for
GDon't cry cBmhild, Cyou've got something I would Ddie for
And if it Gcome to the Bmrain, just be Cglad you'll smile aDgain
Cause so many Gdon'tBm  
And so many Cgo uDnamed
[Verse 3]
GPeople push right past me Bmshouting various claims
A D/F#preacher pushes me a side and Casked to wash my sins I said Amno, la Bmlaa
If Che made Amme Cin his AmimageC, then hes a Amfailure Gtoo
[Verse 4]
And I uGsed to need a couple o people Bmkeep my head down
D/F#Now i need a whole lot more to Ckeep me on the ground but Amoh, la Bmlaa
CI gave up Amsomething and I Cgave it up for Amnothing and CI am Amfailure CnowD  
[Chorus]
GDon't cry cBmhild, Cyou've got so much more to Dlive for
GDon't cry cBmhild, Cyou've got something I would Ddie for
And if it Gcome to the Bmrain, just be Cglad you'll smile aDgain
Cause so many Gdon'tBm  
And so many Cgo uDnamed
[Outro]
G Bm D/F# C Am C Am C G

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 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

Failure

by Laura Marling

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D/F#

[Intro]

G Bm D/F# C Am C Am C Am G

[Verse 1]

G Bm

He used to be a singer in a rock and roll band

D/F# C Am Bm

He would write the songs and I'd tremble at his hand but oh, la laa

C Am C Am C Am G

He lost poetic ethic and his songs were pathetic, and he's a failure now

[Verse 2]

G Bm

He used to be the life and soul of everyone around

D/F# C Am Bm

You'd never catch him looking up and never see him down but oh, la laa

C Am C Am C Am G C D

He couldnt raise a smile oh not for a while and he's a failure now

[Chorus]

G Bm C D

Don't cry child, you've got so much more to live for

G Bm C D

Don't cry child, you've got something I would die for

G Bm C D

And if it come to the rain, just be glad you'll smile again

G Bm

Cause so many don't

C D

And so many go unamed

[Verse 3]

G Bm

People push right past me shouting various claims

D/F# C Am Bm

A preacher pushes me a side and asked to wash my sins I said no, la laa

C Am C Am C Am G

If he made me in his image, then hes a failure too

[Verse 4]

G Bm

And I used to need a couple o people keep my head down

D/F# C Am Bm

Now i need a whole lot more to keep me on the ground but oh, la laa

C Am C Am C Am C D

I gave up something and I gave it up for nothing and I am failure now

[Chorus]

G Bm C D

Don't cry child, you've got so much more to live for

G Bm C D

Don't cry child, you've got something I would die for

G Bm C D

And if it come to the rain, just be glad you'll smile again

G Bm

Cause so many don't

C D

And so many go unamed

[Outro]

G Bm D/F# C Am C Am C G

About Failure Chords by Laura Marling

Learn how to play Failure by Laura Marling with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Failure chords”, “Failure guitar chords”, or “Laura Marling Failure 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 Failure chords and for experienced players who want accurate Failure lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Bm, D/F#, C, Am, D.

FAQ — Failure by Laura Marling

How do I play "Failure" by Laura Marling on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Failure" by Laura Marling 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 "Failure" by Laura Marling free?

Yes. The chords for "Failure" by Laura Marling are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Failure" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Failure"?

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

Is "Failure" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Failure" by Laura Marling with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Laura Marling below.

What key is "Failure" in?

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