Skyfall

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[Intro]
Cm   Ab   F7   Fmx 3
Cm7/D Gsus4 G
[Verse 1]
This Cmis the endAb  F7  
FmHold your breath and cCmount to tenAb  F7  
FmFeel the earth mCmove and thAbenF7  
FmHear my heart buCm7/Drst a -Gsus4gainG  
[Verse 2]
For this Cmis the endAb  F7  
I've dFmrowned and dreamed this mCmo-mentAb  F7  
So Fmoverdue I Cmowe themAb  F7  
SwFmept away I'm Cm7/Dsto -Gsus4lenG  
[Chorus 1]
Let the Cmsky fall
Cm/BbWhen it crAbumbles
Ab/GWe will stCm/Fand tall
And Ebmaj7face it Cm7/Dall to-gGsus4ether
LGet the Cmsky fall
Cm/BbWhen it crAbumbles
Ab/GWe will stCm/Fand tall
And Ebmaj7face it Cm7/Dall to-gGether
At sky-CmfallAb  F7  
Yes Fmat sky-fCmallAb  F7  Fm  
Skyfall is wCmhere we startAb  F7  
A tFmhousand miles and Cmpoles apartAb  F7  
Where wFmorlds collide and Cmdays are darkAb  
You may have my F7number you can tFmake my name
Cm7/DBut you’ll never have my Gsus4heartG  
[Chorus 2]
Let the Cmsky fall
Cm/BbWhen it crAbumbles
Ab/GWe will stCm/Fand tall
And Ebmaj7face it Cm7/Dall to-gGsus4ether
LGet the Cmsky fall
Cm/BbWhen it crAbumbles
Ab/GWe will stCm/Fand tall
And Ebmaj7face it Cm7/Dall to-gGether
At sky-CmfallAb  F7  
Yes Fmat sky-fCmallAb  F7  Fm  
[Instrumental]
Cm   Ab   F7   Fmx 3
Cm7/D Gsus4 G
[Bridge]
Where you go Fm7I go
What Gyou see AbI see
I know i'd Eb/Bbnever be mBauge
Wthout the se-cCmurity
Eb/BbOf your loAbving arms
KGm7eeping me Cm/Ffrom harm
Ebmaj7Put your hDm7and in my hand
And we'll G7stand
[Chorus 3]
Let the Cmsky fall
Cm/BbWhen it crAbumbles
Ab/GWe will stCm/Fand tall
And Ebmaj7face it Cm7/Dall to-Gsus4getherG  
Let the Cmsky fall
Cm/BbWhen it crAbumbles
Ab/GWe will stCm/Fand tall
And Ebmaj7face it Cm7/Dall to-gether
Gsus4At Gsky-fCmall let the sky faaaaCm/BbaaaaallAb  
Ab/G   Cm/FWe will stand tCm7/DaaaaaaGsus4aallG  
At sky-CmfaaaaaaCm/BbaaaaaaaAbllAb/G  Cm/F  G7  
Ooooo-ooooo-Cm7ooooo
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The story behind the song

"Skyfall" was written to capture the mood and style of classic James Bond themes, with dark and moody lyrics that describe the film's plot. The goal was to create a dramatic ballad that evoked a sense of death and rebirth. The song intentionally references the original "James Bond Theme," aiming for a soulful, haunting, and evocative quality. When playing, channel the feeling of a dramatic journey through darkness towards a new beginning.

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About Skyfall Chords by Adele

Learn how to play Skyfall by Adele with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Skyfall chords”, “Skyfall guitar chords”, or “Adele Skyfall 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 Skyfall chords and for experienced players who want accurate Skyfall lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Ab, F7, Fm, Cm7/D, Gsus4.

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