Head First
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[Verso 1]
Bm G#m E
You always lived your life,
F# D C#m Bm
head first my friend.
G F# D C#m Bm
It's been the same since the day you were born,
G F# Bm G#m G F#
when you came out head first.
[Verso 2]
Bm G#m E
You always needed to
F# D C#m Bm G
have all eyes on you,
F# D C#m Bm
taking the best that I had
G F# Bm
to make me look one worse.
[Refrão]
E A
And you, so very impressed with me.
G#m Bdim/F F# G#m G F#
and how easily I could accept defeat.
[Verso 3]
Bm G#m E
Oh, I lived my life that way,
F# D C#m Bm G
Permanently second place,
F# D C#m Bm
looking up into your face,
G F# Bm
to check my next move first.
[Refrão]
E
And you, the best thing I got for me.
A G#m Bdim/F F#
left when she knew it was you I was trying to be,
A G#m Bdim/F F#
left when she knew it was you who would always come first.
F# Bm
Sure you'll be there, jump in head first.
Guitar Solo (over verse chords)
Bm G#m E
F# D C#m Bm G
G F# D C#m Bm
G F# Bm
[Verso 4]
Bm G#m E
You always lived your life,
F# D C#m Bm G
head first my friend.
G F# D C#m Bm
It's been the same since the day you were born,
G F# Bm
when you came out head first.
[Refrão]
E
And when they dig me six feet in the dirt.
A G#m Bdim/F F#
Oh, I'm sure you'll be there, jump in head first.
A G#m Bdim/F F#
Sure you'll be there, jump in head first.
A G#m Bdim/F F#
Sure you'll be there, jump in head first.
A G#m Bdim/F F#
Sure you'll be there, jump in head first.
A G#m Bdim/F F#
Sure you'll be there, jump in head first.
A G#m Bdim/F F#
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How to play Head First
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.