The Cure - Sinking: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Sinking" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Em
I am slowing down
As the years go by
I am sinking

Chorus:
C                 Am
So I trick myself
C                  Am
Like everybody else

The secrets I hide
That twist me inside
And make me weaker

Chorus - x2

G                        Em9
I crouch in fear and wait
G                    Em9
I'll never feel again
D
If only I could
C
If only I could
D
If only I could
C
Remember
            Em9
Anything at all

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

C

Guitar chord C

D

Guitar chord D

Em

Guitar chord Em

Em9

Guitar chord Em9

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Sinking" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Sinking" by The Cure.

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