Bruce Springsteen - If I Should Fall Behind Chords

ChordsD, Bm, G

Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to E,G,A keys to play this song with easier chords.

DWesaidwe’dwalktogetherbabycomewhatmayD

ThatcomethetwilightshouldweloseourBmway

Ifaswe’reGwalkingahandshouldslipDfreeD

I’llwaitforBmyou

AndshouldIGfallbehind

WaitforDmeD

DWesworewe’dtraveldarlingsidebysideD

We’dhelpeachotherstayinBmstride

Buteachlover’sstepsGfallso DdifferentlyD

I’llwaitforBmyou

AndshouldIGfallbehind

WaitforDmeD

DNoweveryoneGdreamsofalovelastingandDtrueD

ButyouandGIknowwhatthisworldcanBmdo

Solet’smakeourstepsGclearthattheothermayDsee

I’llwaitforBmyou

AndshouldIGfallbehind

WaitforDmeD

DNowthere’sabeautifulriverinthevalleyaheadD

There‘neaththeoak’sboughsoonwewillbeBmwed

ShouldweloseeachGotherintheshadowoftheeveningDtrees

I’llwaitforBmyou

AndshouldIGfallbehind

WaitforDmeD

DarlingI’llwaitforBmyou

AndshouldIGfallbehind

WaitforDmeD

Yeh,I’llwaitforBmyou

AndshouldIGfallbehind

WaitforDmeD

I’llwaitforBmyou

AndshouldIGfallbehind

WaitforDmeD

ArtistBruce Springsteen

AlbumLucky Town

GenresRock, Classic Rock

Year1992

KeyD

DifficultyIntermediate

How to play If I Should Fall Behind on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Bruce Springsteen - If I Should Fall Behind on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

If I Should Fall Behind uses these transitions most often: G → D (12), Bm → G (11), and D → Bm (10). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - Bm chord transition.

1. D → Bm chord transition

To move from D to Bm:

Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
Place pinky on G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

2. Bm → G chord transition

To move from Bm to G:

While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

3. G → D chord transition

Switching from G to D:

Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 12 times.

If I Should Fall Behind chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in If I Should Fall Behind .

If I Should Fall Behind includes 36 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
If I Should Fall Behind contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how If I Should Fall Behind connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → Bm: 5%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → D: 24%
- G → Bm: 4%