First Things First
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Capo on 3 or 4
~Whichever works better for your voice
~Same chords either way
Chords: C Am F C
C Am
Sometimes we all get down
F C
Looking for something profound
C C
But it's never what it seems
C C
Always something in between
Am
Wishes and Thoughts
C
Haves and Have-Nots
C
Things could be worse
Am
But they could be better
F
First things first
Always remember to
[Refrão] C
Keep your head up
Don't let them slow you down
Am
Because they'll play you for a fool
C
While they're pushing you around
C
Just keep your head up
Don't let them pull you down
Am
Cause you're getting what you want
C Am
With the answers that you've found
C Am
Sometimes we can't go back
F C
To the place where we got off track
C C
And it's never quite enough
C C
Always stuck here thinking of
Am
Hopes and Regrets
C
Love and Neglect
C
Things could be worse
Am
But they could be better
F
First things first
Always remember to...
C
Keep your head up
Don't let them slow you down
Am
Because they'll play you for a fool
C
While they're pushing you around
C
Just keep your head up
Don't let them pull you down
Am
Cause you're getting what you want
C Am
With the answers that you've found
Am Em
So it goes
Am Em
Ebb and flow
Am Em
These seeds we sow
Am Em C Em
Will someday grow...
C
Keep your head up
Don't let them slow you down
Am
Because they'll play you for a fool
C
While they're pushing you around
C
Just keep your head up
Don't let them pull you down
Am
Cause you're getting what you want
C Am
With the answers that you've found
C
Just keep your head up
Just keep your head up
Am
Cause you're getting what you want
C Am
With the answers that you've found
How to play First Things First
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.