Headphones
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C
She gave it her best
D#
She tried to fit in
A#
She tried to be cool
A#
But she never could win
C
Her mom says she’s great
D#
The kids think she’s weird
A#
Honestly she wish she could disappear
C D#
Why you try, try to be like the rest of them
A#
When you know there’s so much more within
C
There’s only one you
D#
Here’s what ya’ gotta do
A#
Whoa, Whoa...
D# A#
Anytime you feel alone, put on your headphones
C G#
Love, love’s coming through your headphones
D# A#
Anytime you feel alone, put on your headphones
C G#
Love, love’s coming through your headphones
D# A# C G#
L-o-o-ove is coming through your headphones
D# A# C G#
L-o-o-ove is coming through your headphones
C D#
He gets in his car
A#
He falls apart
A#
It came to an end
C
And now it’s breaking his heart
D#
He wants to give up
A#
Wants to try again
C
Honestly he doesn’t know what he’s feeling
C D# A#
Hey, you might not see it with your eyes
C
But keep your head up to the sky
D#
The sun is coming through
A#
Here’s what you gotta do
(coro)
D# A#
So keep your head up high and dust off your shoulders
C G#
It’s alright, no, it’s not over
D# A# C
Love is here, it came to dry up all your tears
G#
Oh, can you feel it
D# A#
Gotta believe it, gotta see it
C G#
By your side in the middle of the night
D# A#
So keep your head up high and dust off your shoulders
C G#
It’s alright, no it’s not over
(coro)
D# A#
Twinkle, twinkle in your eye
C G#
Listen to this lullaby
D# A#
The sun is shining in the sky
C G#
I see love it’s in your eyes
D# A#
This ain’t the first time you felt like this
C G#
This ain’t the first time, this ain’t the first time
D# A#
This ain’t the last time you’ll feel like this
C
But it’ll be fine
G# D#
If you can just, smile
How to play Headphones
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. 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.