Head Hang Low
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[Intro ]
C F C
[Verso 1]
C
We walk a careful line
F C
'Tween strangers killing time
F G Gsus4 G
And me dragging by my nose
Am C
I hope heaven's just as good
E7 F
Like we all think it should
C G C
Don't let your head hang low
[Verso 2]
C
Some things you can't unsay
F C
Wouldn't want to anyway
F G Gsus4 G
Some things you can't unknow
Am C
Just try not to choke
E7 F
On the words caught in your throat
C G C
Don't let your head hang low
{Instrumental}
F C E7 F
C G C
[Verso 3]
C
Don't give up your hope
F C
All the same don't let it grow
F G Gsus4 G
Don't let your tears show
Am C
Stand tall tie up your coat
E7 F
Walk proud and calm and slow
C G C
Don't let your head hang low
[Verso 4]
C
The ugly restless crowd
F C
Cries and shouts way too loud
F G Gsus4 G
And much too dense to show
Am C
Won't you climb the sycamore
E7 F
'Cause I can't see him anymore
C G C
And don't let your head hang low
{Instrumental}
Am C E7 F
C G C
[Verso 5]
C
Too covered up with shame
F C
To find some other way
F G
To turn yourself to stone
Am C
It'll never let you win
E7 F
Unless you breathe it in
C G C
So don't let your head hang low
[Verso 6]
C
Spin the wheels watch 'em roll
F C
All along the gravel road
F G Gsus4 G
By the woods where we would go
Am C
I will remember you
E7 F
As you would want me to
C G C
So don't let your head hang low
Outro
Am C
I will remember you
E7 F
As you would want me to
C G C
So don't let your head hang low
How to play Head Hang Low
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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.