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I Fcan't run anymorAme,
AmI fall before yDmou,
DmHere I aBbm,
BbI have noC-thing left,
FThough I've tried to forgAmet,
AmYou're all that I Dmam,
DmTake me homBbe,
BbI'm through fCi-ghting it,
(Repeat the same...)
Broken,
Lifeless,
I give up,
You're my only strength,
Without you,
I can't go on,
Anymore,
Ever again.
FMy only hoAmpe,
(All the times I've tried)
AmMy only peacBbe,
(To walk away from you)
BbMy only joyC,
CMy only strengtFh,
(I fall into your abounding grace)
FMy only powAmer,
AmMy only lifBbe,
(And love is where I am)
BbMy only loveC.
FI can't run anymoAmre,
I give myself to yDmou,
DmI'm sorry, 
BbI'm sorry, 
FIn all my bitternAmess, 
I ignDmored,
DmAll that's real and true,
All I nBbeed is yoFu,
FWhen night falls on mAme,
I'll not close my eyDmes,
I'm too aliBbve,
And you're too strongF,
FI can't lie anymAmore,
I fall down before yDmou,
DmI'm sorry,Bb  
I'm sorry. F  
FMy only hAmope,
(All the times I've tried)
My only peBbace,
(To walk away from you)
My only joCy,
My only strFength,
(I fall into your abounding grace)
FMy only pAmower,
AmMy only lBbife,
(And love is where I am)
My only lCove.
FConstantly iAmgnoring,
DmThe pain consuming mBbe,
FBut this time it's cut tAmoo deep,
DmI'll never stray aBbgain.
My only hope,
(All the times I've tried)
My only peace,
(To walk away from you)
My only joy,
My only strength,
(I fall into your abounding grace)
My only power,
My only life,
(And love is where I am)
My only love,
My only hope,
(All the times I've tried)
My only peace,
(To walk away from you)
My only joy,
My only strength,
(I fall into your abounding grace)
My only power,
My only life,
(And love is where I am)
My only love.
FI can't run anymAmore,
AmI give myself to yDmou,
DmI'm sorrBby,
CI'm sorry,

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"October" comes from Evanescence, an American rock band known for their powerful sound led by singer and keyboardist Amy Lee. The band emerged in the late 1990s, later achieving widespread success with their debut album Fallen. This song, appearing on the "Justice" release, likely captures the band's early, raw energy. Playing it can feel like stepping into the foundational sound of a band that would go on to define a significant era of rock music.

AI-written from these sources:Evanescence — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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October

by Evanescence

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F Am

I can't run anymore,

Am Dm

I fall before you,

Dm Bb

Here I am,

Bb C

I have no-thing left,

F Am

Though I've tried to forget,

Am Dm

You're all that I am,

Dm Bb

Take me home,

Bb C

I'm through fi-ghting it,

(Repeat the same...)

Broken,

Lifeless,

I give up,

You're my only strength,

Without you,

I can't go on,

Anymore,

Ever again.

F Am

My only hope,

(All the times I've tried)

Am Bb

My only peace,

(To walk away from you)

Bb C

My only joy,

C F

My only strength,

(I fall into your abounding grace)

F Am

My only power,

Am Bb

My only life,

(And love is where I am)

Bb C

My only love.

F Am

I can't run anymore,

I give myself to you,

I'm sorry,

F Am

In all my bitterness,

I ignored,

All that's real and true,

Bb F

All I need is you,

F Am

When night falls on me,

I'll not close my eyes,

I'm too alive,

And you're too strong,

F Am

I can't lie anymore,

I fall down before you,

Dm Bb

I'm sorry,

I'm sorry.

F Am

My only hope,

(All the times I've tried)

My only peace,

(To walk away from you)

My only joy,

My only strength,

(I fall into your abounding grace)

F Am

My only power,

Am Bb

My only life,

(And love is where I am)

My only love.

F Am

Constantly ignoring,

Dm Bb

The pain consuming me,

F Am

But this time it's cut too deep,

Dm Bb

I'll never stray again.

My only hope,

(All the times I've tried)

My only peace,

(To walk away from you)

My only joy,

My only strength,

(I fall into your abounding grace)

My only power,

My only life,

(And love is where I am)

My only love,

My only hope,

(All the times I've tried)

My only peace,

(To walk away from you)

My only joy,

My only strength,

(I fall into your abounding grace)

My only power,

My only life,

(And love is where I am)

My only love.

F Am

I can't run anymore,

Am Dm

I give myself to you,

Dm Bb

I'm sorry,

About October Chords by Evanescence

Learn how to play October by Evanescence with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “October chords”, “October guitar chords”, or “Evanescence October 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 October chords and for experienced players who want accurate October lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Am, Dm, Bb, C.

FAQ — October by Evanescence

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Can I transpose "October" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "October"?

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

Is "October" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "October" in?

The chords for "October" show the original chord names (including F, Am, Dm, Bb, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.