Ready To Fall original guitar chords by
Rise Against

2006•Rock•1.7K views•

Key: C# minor•

Intro 1

C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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A

A

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B

B

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B

B

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Verse 1

C#m

C#m

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C#m/E

C#m/E

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Hold on slow down again from the top now

A

A

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B

B

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and tell me everything

C#m

C#m

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I know I've been gone for

C#m/E

C#m/E

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what seems like forever

A

A

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B

B

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But I'm here now waiting

C#m

C#m

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To convince you that I'm not

C#m/E

C#m/E

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a ghost or a stranger

A

A

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B

B

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But closer than you think

C#m

C#m

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She said: "Just go on to what you

C#m/E

C#m/E

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pretend is your life

A

A

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B

B

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But please don't die on me"

Pre-chorus 1

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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Wings won't take me

A

A

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B

B

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Heights don't faze me

A

A

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So take a step

F#m

F#m

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But don't look down

A

A

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B

B

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Take a step

Chorus 1

C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Now I'm standing on the rooftop,

C#m

C#m

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ready to fall

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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I think I'm at the edge now

C#m

C#m

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but I could be wrong

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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I'm standing on the rooftop, ready to fall

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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B

B

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Verse 2

C#m

C#m

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C#m/E

C#m/E

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Perpetual motion, the image won't focus

A

A

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B

B

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A blur is all that's seen

C#m

C#m

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But here in this moment

C#m/E

C#m/E

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like the eye of the storm

A

A

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B

B

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It all came clear to me

C#m

C#m

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I found a shoulder to lean on

C#m/E

C#m/E

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A

A

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B

B

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An infallible reason to live all by itself

C#m

C#m

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I took one last look

C#m/E

C#m/E

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from the heights that I once loved

A

A

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B

B

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And then I ran like hell

Pre-chorus 2

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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Wings won't take me

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A

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B

B

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Heights don't faze me

A

A

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So take a step

F#m

F#m

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But don't look down

A

A

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B

B

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Take a step

Chorus 2

C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Now I'm standing on the rooftop,

C#m

C#m

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ready to fall

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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I think I'm at the edge now

C#m

C#m

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but I could be wrong

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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I'm standing on the rooftop, ready to fall

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Bridge 1

B

B

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Amaj7

Amaj7

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I count the times that I've been sorry

I know, I know

B

B

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Amaj7

Amaj7

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Now my compassion slowly drowns

I know, I know

B

B

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If there's a time

Amaj7

Amaj7

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these walls could guard you

I know, I know

B

B

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Amaj7

Amaj7

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Then let that time be right now

Interlude 1

C#m

C#m

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C#m

C#m

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C#m

C#m

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C#m

C#m

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Now I'm standing on the rooftop

Chorus 3

Now I'm standing on the rooftop, ready to

C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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(fall) I'm standing on the rooftop,

C#m

C#m

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ready to fall

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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I think I'm at the edge now

C#m

C#m

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but I could be wrong

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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I'm standing on the rooftop,

C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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ready to fall

C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Now I'm standing on the rooftop

C#m

C#m

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(ready to fall)

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Now I'm standing on the rooftop

C#m

C#m

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(ready to fall)

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Now I'm standing on the rooftop

C#m

C#m

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(ready to fall)

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Now I'm standing on the rooftop,

C#m

C#m

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ready to fall

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Chords

C#m
F#m
A
B
C#m/E
Amaj7

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Ready To Fall?

The original key of Ready To Fall by Rise Against is C# minor.

What are the main chords for Ready To Fall?

The primary chords used in Ready To Fall are C#m, F#m, A, B, E.

Do I need a capo to play Ready To Fall?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Ready To Fall beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like C#m, F#m, A, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Ready To Fall?

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What is the tempo (BPM) of Ready To Fall?

The tempo of Ready To Fall is approximately 129 beats per minute.

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