Head Over Heels
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Intro:
C#m E
(Head o-, head over heels)
A F#m
(Head o-, head o-, head over heels)
C#m E
(Head o-, head over heels)
A B
(Head o-, head o-, head over heels)
[Verso 1]
C#m E
I wanted to be with you alone
Amaj7 F#m
And talk about the weather
C#m E
But traditions I can trace against the child in your face
Amaj7 F#m
Won't escape my attention
C#m E
You keep your distance with a system of touch
A F#m
And gentle persuasion
C#m E
I'm lost in admiration, could I need you this much?
A
Oh, you're wasting my time
N.C.
You're just, just wasting time
[Refrão]
E C#m
Something happens and I'm head over heels
E C#m
I never find out 'til I'm head over heels
E C#m
Something happens and I'm head over heels
Amaj7
Ah, don't take my heart, don't break my heart
A
Don't, don't, don't throw it away
E C#m
(Oh, oh)
F#m
(Oh, oh)
A E
(Oh, oh)
C#m
(Oh, oh)
E C#m
(Oh, oh)
F#m
(Oh, oh)
E B
(Oh, oh)
C#m F#m
(Oh, oh)
[Verso 2]
C#m E
I made a fire, I'm watching it burn
A F#m
Thought of your future
C#m E
It's hard to be a man when there's a gun in your hand
Amaj7
Oh, I feel so
[Refrão]
E C#m
Something happens and I'm head over heels
E C#m
I never find out 'til I'm head over heels
E C#m
Something happens and I'm head over heels
Amaj7
Ah, don't take my heart, don't break my heart
A
Don't, don't, don't throw it away
C#m
E C#m
[Ponte]
B
And this is my four-leaf clover
C#m
I'm on the line with open mind
B
And this is my four-leaf clover
C#m
(Oh, oh)
B
(Oh, oh)
C#m
(Oh, oh)
B
(Oh, oh)
C#m
(Oh, oh)
B
(Oh, oh)
C#m
(Oh, oh)
B
(Oh, oh)
C#m
(Oh, oh)
B
(I never find out 'til I'm head over heels)
Outro:
C#m
(Head o-, head over heels)
B
(Head o-, head o-, head over heels)
C#m
(Head o-, head over heels)
B
(Head o-, head o-, head over heels)
How to play Head Over Heels
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 C#m. 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.