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Don't Fade Away chords by
Willie Nelson And Brian Mcknight
Willie Nelson And Brian Mcknight
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Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
D

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When the world is crashing down
G
G

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And you're left alone on shaky ground
Em
Em

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It seems like losing hope's
G
G

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Asus4
Asus4

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The only way to cope
Verse 2
D
D

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But you can turn around and see
G
G

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That every precious memory
Em
Em

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Is still inside of you
G
G

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Asus4
Asus4

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Just let it shine on through
Verse 3
D
D

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Don't fade away
Bm
Bm
2

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Nothing's what it seems
G
G

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You're lost and in between
Asus4
Asus4

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But you'll find yourself again
A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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Don't fade away,
G
G

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D
D

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Asus4
Asus4

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don't fade away
D
D

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Verse 4
D
D

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Take your time and think it through
G
G

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You've got everything in front of you
Em
Em

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It's like a brand new page
D
D

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G
G

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Asus4
Asus4

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Each and every day
Verse 5
D
D

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Don't fade away
Bm
Bm
2

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Nothing's what it seems
G
G

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You're lost and in between

You'll find yourself again
Asus4
Asus4

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Verse 6

D
D

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Don't fade away
Bm
Bm
2

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Hold on to your dreams
D
D

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G
G

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Through waves of suffering
Asus4
Asus4

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D
D

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Asus4
Asus4

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The tide will turn again
Bm
Bm
2

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Don't fade away
Verse 7
A
A

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All that you've seen
G
G

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All that you've done
A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Don't say it's over
A
A

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You hold the key
Interlude 1

Unlock the sun
G
G

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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G
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Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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Don't fade away
Verse 8
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Nothing's what it seems
G
G

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You're lost and in between

But you'll find yourself again
Asus4
Asus4

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Verse 9

D
D

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Don't fade away
Bm
Bm
2

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Hold on to your dreams
G
G

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Through waves of suffering

The tide will turn again
Asus4
Asus4

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Verse 10

A
A

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E
E

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Don't fade away
C#m
C#m
4

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Nothing's what it seems

And all that really means
A
A

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Is that you'll find yourself

again
Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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Verse 11

E
E

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Don't fade away
C#m
C#m
4

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Hold on to your dreams
A
A

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Through waves of suffering
Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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Tide will turn again
E
E

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Don't fade away
Verse 12
C#m
C#m
4

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Don't fade away, don't fade away
A
A

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Don't fade away, don't fade away

Don't fade away,

don't fade away
Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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Verse 13
B
B
2

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E
E

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Don't fade away

When the world is crashing down

Don't fade away
C#m
C#m
4

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And you're left alone

on shaky ground
A
A

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Don't fade away, don't fade away,
Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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don't fade away
Verse 14
Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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Don't fade away,
E
E

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C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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A
A

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don't fade away
B
B
2

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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Don't fade away, don't fade away
E
E

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Em

  • Asus4

  • Bm

    2

  • A

  • E

  • C#m

    4

  • Bsus4

    2

  • B

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Don't Fade Away by Willie Nelson and Brian McKnight is D major.

The primary chords used in Don't Fade Away are D, G, Em, Asus4, Bm, A.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, Em, Asus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Don't Fade Away is approximately 136 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Don't Fade Away using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Don't Fade Away. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Willie Nelson and Brian McKnight.

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