Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard

Key: C · 144 BPM · 4/4

Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard is written in C major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — C-F — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song cycles a 2-chord progression in C major: C-F. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCC-F
Capo 3AA-D
Capo 5GG-C

Chord chart

  • 0:00 C
  • 0:03 F
  • 0:06 C
  • 0:10 F
  • 0:13 C
  • 0:17 F
  • 0:20 C
  • 0:24 F
  • 0:28 C
  • 0:32 F
  • 0:35 C
  • 0:38 F
  • 0:42 Am
  • 0:43 G
  • 0:45 F
  • 0:47 G
  • 0:49 Am
  • 0:50 G
  • 0:52 F
  • 0:59 C
  • 1:03 F
  • 1:06 Am7
  • 1:09 F
  • 1:13 C
  • 1:17 F
  • 1:20 Am
  • 1:23 F
  • 1:30 C
  • 1:41 F
  • 1:44 C
  • 1:48 F
  • 1:52 C
  • 1:55 F
  • 1:58 Am
  • 2:00 G
  • 2:02 F
  • 2:03 C
  • 2:04 G
  • 2:06 Am
  • 2:07 G
  • 2:09 F
  • 2:16 C
  • 2:19 F
  • 2:23 Am7
  • 2:26 F
  • 2:30 C
  • 2:33 F
  • 2:36 Am7
  • 2:37 G
  • 2:39 Am
  • 2:40 F
  • 2:43 C
  • 2:47 F
  • 2:50 Am7
  • 2:53 F
  • 2:57 C
  • 3:00 F
  • 3:03 Am
  • 3:07 F
  • 3:30 Fmaj7
  • 3:41 C
  • 3:46 F
  • 3:49 C
  • 3:53 F
  • 3:57 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Falling Slowly in?

Falling Slowly is in C major.

What chords does Falling Slowly use?

The core of Falling Slowly cycles through C, F (2 chords).

What is the tempo of Falling Slowly?

Falling Slowly runs at 144 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Falling Slowly use?

Falling Slowly doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: C-F.

What capo should I use for Falling Slowly?

No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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