Head Down
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A E
Everybody clear the decks
A E
I’m gonna be a nervous wreck
F#m E
But I’ll go ‘til there is nothing left
F#m E
Gonna try ‘til there is nothing left
A E
Gonna drive all the lines off the road
A E
Past everything I know
F#m E
And I wish you were by my side
F#m E
Gave you every reason but the reason why
B
And I’m never coming back again
A E A E A E A E
With my head down
A E
Did you feel like giving up today
A E
I bet you a million things to say
But we still move on
The progress is painful but we carry on
B
And I’m never coming back again
A E A E A E A E
With my head down
Bridge:
B A
I’m wishing you well
B A
As you wave goodbye
B A
It’s never too late
B A E
It’s never too late to try
I’m never coming back again
I’m never coming back again
I’m never coming back again
I’m never coming back again
With my head down
How to play Head Down
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 A. 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.