Mar102020

Damien Rice – Chandelier Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsAm Fmaj7 G Em Asus2 F Cadd9 Cmaj7 Gsus4

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This is the chords of Chandelier by Damien Rice on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Am Fmaj7 G

[Verse 1]
Am
Party girls don’t get hurt
Fmaj7
Can’t feel anything, when will I learn
G Em
I push it down, push it do–own
Asus2
I’m the one “for a good time call”
Fmaj7
Phone’s blowin’ up, they’re ringin’ my doorbell
G Em
I feel the love, feel the lo–ove

[Pre-Chorus]
Fmaj7
One, two, three, one, two, three drink
Am
One, two, three, one, two, three drink
G
One, two, three, one, two, three drink
Throw em back, till I lose count

[Chorus]
F G Cadd9 F
I’m gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
F G Cadd9 Cmaj7 F
I’m gonna live like tomorrow doesn’t exist, like it doesn’t exist

[Verse 2]
Asus2
Sun is up, I’m a mess
Fmaj7
Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
G Em
Here comes the shame, here comes the sha–ame

[Pre-Chorus]
Fmaj7
One, two, three, one, two, three drink
Am
One, two, three, one, two, three drink
G
One, two, three, one, two, three drink
Throw em back, till I lose count

[Chorus]
F G Cadd9 F
I, I wanna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
F G Cadd9 Cmaj7 F
I wanna live like tomorrow doesn’t exist, like it doesn’t exist
F G Cadd9 F
I wanna fly like a bird from the night, feel my tears as they dry
F G Cadd9 F
I wanna swing from the chandeliers, from the chandelier

[Bridge]
Fmaj7 G
And I’m holding on for dear life, won’t look down won’t open my eyes
Em Fmaj7
Keep my glass full until morning light, ’cause I’m just holding on for tonight
Fmaj7 G
Help me, I’m holding on for dear life, won’t look down won’t open my eyes
Em Fmaj7
Keep my glass full until morning light, ’cause I’m just holding on for tonight

[Outro]
Fmaj7 Gsus4 G
On for tonight, Yes I’m just holdin’ on for tonight
Em Fmaj7
Oh I’m just holdin’ on for tonight, I’m just holdin’ On for tonight, On for tonight
G Em
On for tonight, Yes I’m just holdin’ on for tonight, oh I’m just holding on for tonight
Em Fmaj7
On for tonight, On for tonight, On for tonight

How to play Chandelier: key, chords and progression

Chandelier by Damien Rice is built around A minor (no sharps or flats), with 9 chords in all: Am, Fmaj7, G, Em, Asus2, F, Cadd9, Cmaj7 and Gsus4.

The backbone of the song is Fmaj7 – G – Em – Fmaj7 (VImaj7 – VII – v – VImaj7 in A minor). Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.