I Fall To Pieces chords

by Patsy Cline

Song Key: Bb Major

Time Signature: 4/4

Tempo: 112 bpm


Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Beginner 🟢

Guitar Chords in A Major: A, A7, A/C#, Bm, D, Eb, E, E7

Capo: 1st fret (to play along with the video in Bb Major)

Chord Chart Legend
A Major A7 A/C# Bm Bm barre chord D Major E Major E7
Lefties Chord Chart Legend
A Major-LH A7-LH A/C#-LH Bm-LH Bm barre chord-LH D Major-LH E Major-LH E7-LH

I Fall To Pieces

Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key 
 
                A  Bm  A/C#    D     E     A    A
Intro: 4/4 ‖ -  /  /   /    |     |     |     | -  /E  /F#  /G# ‖
  
        A  D         E7        E7    E  Eb   D               E7           A      Bm7   E7
Chorus: I  fall to | pie-ces | /  /  /  /  |   Each time I | see you a -| gain | /  /  /  / |        
        A  D         E7        E7    E  Eb   D             E7             A        Bm7   E7
        I  fall to | pie-ces | /  /  /  /  |   How can I | be just your | friend | /  /  /  / |  

        A         A7             D 
1. You want me to act like we've ne-ver kissed
               E
   You want me to for-get
                  A          A7
   Pre-tend we've ne-ver met
   Bm  A7   D              E7           A           A7
   And I've tried and I've tried, but I have-n't yet
   Bm   A7    D      E         A
   You  walk  by and I fall to pie-ces
   
         A     Bm  A/C#    D     E     A    A
Instr: ‖ /  /  /   /    |     |     |     | -  /E  /F#  /G# ‖

        A  D         E7        E7    E  Eb   D                   E7                A      Bm7   E7
Chorus: I  fall to | pie-ces | /  /  /  /  |   Each time some -| one speaks your | name | /  /  /  / |  
        A  D         E7        E7    E  Eb   D              E7            A       Bm7   E7
        I  fall to | pie-ces | /  /  /  /  |   Time on-ly | adds to the | flame | /  /  /  / |  
        
       A          A7            D 
2. You tell me to find some-one else to love
                   E
   Some-one who'll love me too
               A          A7
   The way you used to do
   Bm   A7    D         E7       A            A7  
   But  each  time I go out with some-one new
   Bm   A7    D      E         A       A7    
   You  walk  by and I fall to pie-ces
   Bm   A7    D      E         A
   You  walk  by and I fall to pie-ces...

Arrangement Details:

  • Key Signature: Bb Major - 2 flats (Bb, Eb)
  • Chords in Bb Major: Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F
  • Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
  • Tempo: Moderate Country in 2
  • Metronome: ♩ = 112
  • Voice Range: F4 - A5

Beginners:

This song would typically be considered Intermediate due to chords like Bm and Eb, which are usually played as barre chords. However, we offer a very easy workaround that sounds just like the original recording..

E → Eb → D:
On the 1st and 2nd line of each chorus, you will see the following:

 A  D         E7        E7    E  Eb    D
 I  fall to | pie-ces | /  /  /  /  |    |

The easiest way to play E & Eb on beats 3 and 4 of the barre, is to use a D-shape chord and play only the top three strings, like this:

🔹 D-shape starting on the 4th fret = E
🔹 D-shape starting on the 3rd fret = Eb

This transitions smoothly into the D chord in the next bar, which is played as normal.
Here it is in Tab form:

Numbers: Frets
0: play string open
X: don't play string
 
🎸   E      Eb     D 
e|---4------3------2---
B|---5------4------3---
G|---4------3------2---
D|---X------X------0---
A|---X------X------X---    
E|---X------X------X---

Bass Run
You don’t have to play the bass run, but it can be very effective—especially in country music. If you prefer to skip it, simply continue strumming the 'A' chord.

Numbers: Frets
0: play string open
🎸  /E  /F# /G#
e |-------------|
B |-------------|
G |-------------|
D |-------------|
A |-------------|
E |--0---2---4--|

A/C#
This chord requires a bit of a stretch, but if you have a good hand span, it’s very easy and sounds great. If you find it difficult to play, just continue strumming the 'A' chord.

Chord Changes
They occur at a fairly rapid pace, so make sure you are comfortable with all of the above. If any sections are slowing you down, take a moment to practice them repeatedly until they feel natural and flow smoothly. This is a great song, and well worth the extra effort.💪🎶

Song Details:

Album Cover
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  • Songwriters: Hank Cochran, Harlan Howard
  • Lyrics Begin: I fall to pieces each time I see you again.
  • Genre: Country
  • Featured Artist: Patsy Cline
  • Single:
    Recorded: November 16, 1960
    Released: January 30, 1961
    B-side: Lovin' in Vain
  • Album: Showcase
    Recorded: November 16, 1960 – August 25, 1961
    Released: November 27, 1961
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