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Key: E major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Em
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I think I know just how

you're feelin'
D
D

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The water's risin' all around

Don't wanna tell your friends
Em
Em

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you're sinkin'

That you're so afraid
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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you'll drown

He tells you when he needs you
Em
Em

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But he brings you so far down
G
G

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And you can't find a way
D
D

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To turn this ship around
Em
Em

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And you see the leaves are fallin'
D
D

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Another year is gone
Em
Em

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Should you wait it out and have faith
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Or leave before the dawn

You thought he was the right one
F#m
F#m
2

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Em
Em

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You don't know where it went wrong
G
G

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But you're a song bird
D
D

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And now you lost your song
A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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You need to fly, sing
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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And feel the joy that life can bring
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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Just fly, sing
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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D
D

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Above these walls you're livin' in

And I know the way
Em
Em

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you're thinkin'
D
D

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You just need to give him time
Em
Em

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You think maybe it's been you're fault

But you know how hard
D
D

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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you've tried

And when the voice you used to sing with
Em
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Is just an echo in your soul
G
G

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But when the music stops
D
D

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It's time to go
A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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You need to fly, sing
Em
Em

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And feel the joy that life can bring
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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Just fly and sing
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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Above these walls you're livin' in
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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Bm
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Just fly, sing
Em
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Bm
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2

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Fly, sing
Em
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Fly, sing
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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Above these walls you're livin' in
Outro 1
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D

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Em

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • A

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of When The Music Stops by Heather Nova is E major.

The primary chords used in When The Music Stops are A, F#m, E, C#m, G#m, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

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

The tempo of When The Music Stops is approximately 133 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of When The Music Stops 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 When The Music Stops. 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 Heather Nova.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add When The Music Stops to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for When The Music Stops by Heather Nova on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.