Head First Down
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verse 1
D
We are here
D
It seems we always must've seen
D
A dark black fear
D
And nothing ever seems so clear
C G D
The sun will not be here and I know my life has an end
C G D
The sun will not be here and questions remain in my head
[Refrão]D
So I fall
Bm A D
Head, first, down
Bm A D
Head, first, down
verse 2
D
You heard my voice
D
You heard me howling in the wind
D
I saw your soul
D
I knew you'd never let me go
C G D
You're someone who'll be there and never let go of my hand
C G D
I'm someone who'll be there and protect you from oncoming winds
[Refrão]D
When you fall
Bm A D
Head, first, down
D
When you fall
Bm A D
Head, first, down
D
When you fall
Bm A D
Head, first, down
Bm A D
Head, first, down
verse 3
D
This is real
D
And wonder, it's a around
D
You hit the ground
D
And know there, truth is always found
C G D
Reject superstition and listen to silences sound
C G D
Reject their false prophets and know that there's something around
[Refrão]D
And they'll fall
Bm A D
Head, first, down
D
And they'll fall
Bm A D
Head, first, down
D
And they'll fall
Bm A D
Head, first, down
D
Because we all fall
Bm A D D D
Head, first, down
How to play Head First Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.