Head Held High
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
G C
Mama told me, ever since I was seven
G
"Hold your head up high"
G C
My parents told me, ever since I was eleven
G
"Hold your head up high"
C F
They said the answer was to become a dancer
G
Hold your head up high
C F
Oh, just like I figured, they're always disfigured
G
With their heads up high
[Verse 2]
G C
Now I am older, I'm getting so much bolder
G
With my head up high (head up high)
G C
Oh, as I figured, just like I figured
G
Since your head's up high, baby (head up high)
C F
Oh, just like I figured you know, they was disfigured
G
Hold your head up high (head up high)
G F
You know, they said the answer was to become a dancer
G
Hold your head up high, boy (head up high)
[Instrumental]
C G D
C G D
[Verse 3]
G C
Ever since I was a baby on my mama's knee
G C
Oh, just to listen to what everybody told me
G
And yes, I did
C F
But still the answer was to become a dancer
G
And hold your head up high
G F
But just like I figured, they're always disfigured
G
They hold their heads up high
G
Watch out
[Bridge]
G
Yeah
G
Do the dog
G
Oh
G
Watch out
[Instrumental]
D C G
D C F
G C F
(Repeat Verse 2)
G C
Now I am older, I'm getting so much bolder
G
With my head up high (head up high)
G C
Oh, as I figured, just like I figured
G
Since your head's up high, baby (head up high)
C F
Oh, just like I figured you know, they was disfigured
G
Hold your head up high (head up high)
G F
You know, they said the answer was to become a dancer
G
Hold your head up high, boy (head up high)
[Outro]
C Bb F
Oh, head up high (hey, yeah, yeah)
C Bb F
Head up high (oh, baby)
C Bb F
Head up high (oh, oh, now)
C Bb F
Head up high (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
C Bb F
Head up high (oh)
How to play Head Held High
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 E. 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.