Falling Short

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Key: AM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Em7]One month till February, [Fmaj9]keep on holding on
[Am7]And I know it's short, [Em7]and I know it's short
[Em7]One month till February, [Fmaj9]keep on holding on
[Am7]And I know it's short, [Em7]and I know it's short
[Fmaj9]And it's times like these, [Am7]and it's things like these
[Am7]And it's times like [Em7]these, and it's days like
[Am7]It's been a long time [Em7]coming but I'm Falling Short
[Am7]It's been a long time [Em7]coming but I'm Falling Short
[Fmaj9]'Cause you could say this is [Am7]not too far to carry this
[Fmaj9]'Cause you could say this is [Am7]not too far to carry this
[Fmaj9]'Cause you could say this is [Am7]not too far to carry this
[Fmaj9]'Cause you could say this is [Am7]not too far to carry this
[Fmaj9]And it's times like these, [Am7]and it's things like these
[Fmaj9]'Cause you could say this is [Am7]not too far to carry this
[Am7]And it's times like [Em7]these, and it's days like
[Am7]It's been a long time [Em7]coming but I'm Falling Short
[Fmaj9]'Cause you could say this is [Am7]not too far to carry this
[Am7]It's been a long time [Em7]coming but I'm Falling Short
[Fmaj9]'Cause you could say this is [Am7]not too far to carry this
[Fmaj9]Not too far to carry this, [Am7]not too far to carry this
[Am7]Because you took [Em7]something away from yourself
[Fmaj9]Come back to this world and [Am7]take your heart to higher shelf
[Fmaj9]Heart to [Am7]higher shelf
[Em7]Not too far [Fmaj9]to carry this
[Am7]Because you took [Em7]something away from yourself
[Fmaj9]Come back to this world and [Am7]take your heart to higher shelf
[Em7]One month till February and [Fmaj9]this is how I feel
[Am7]Because you took [Em7]something away from yourself
[Fmaj9]Come back to this world and [Am7]take your heart to higher shelf
[Fmaj9]One month [Am7]till February
[Fmaj9]'Cause you could say this is [Am7]not too far to carry this
[Fmaj9]'Cause you could say this is [Am7]not too far to carry this

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Song Fundamentals

Key Am (A Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Electropop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Falling Short by Låpsley is played in the key of Am. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Am in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Falling Short' by Låpsley utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (Em7, Fmaj9, Am7), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Em7 and Fmaj9: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Falling Short by Låpsley: sounding in Am without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (Em7, Fmaj9, Am7) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Em7 to Fmaj9 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

v – VI – i – v – VI – i

Song chords:

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Em7 Fmaj9 Am7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Am without a capo.

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piano Chord Family AM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of AM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Am Tonic

ii° Bdim Supertonic

III C Mediant

iv Dm Subdominant

v Em Dominant

VI F Submediant

VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Fmaj9)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: v – VI – i – v – VI – i • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Falling Short (Låpsley)?

To play the Easy Chords for Falling Short, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Falling Short?

The original recording key for Falling Short by Låpsley is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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