Headphones
View chords used in this chart
(I prefer the chords without the capo, which are D#, A#, Cm, G#, but both sound great)
capo 3
Chords relative to capo:
C
G- i like to play it 3-2-0-0-3-3
Am
F
Into:
oooh ohhh ohh
V1:
C
Cinderella's gone to New York City
G
Wants to shave her head and disappear
Am
18 years of never feeling pretty
F
Says she's finally thinking clear
Pre-C:
Am F
A'int too proud to swim or drown now baby
A'int too proud to sink or see it through
Chorus:
She said...
C G
Everybody wants to be with me!
Am
I got all i need
F
I feel invincible
C
With my headphones on
C G
Everybody looks for magazines
Am
It's all just noise to me
F
I feel invincible
C
With my headphones on
V2:
C
If anybody comes around to find me
G
If anybody asks for me she says
Am
Tell 'em all im in the deep end singing
F
With this music in my head
Pre-C:
Am F
A'int too proud to swim or drown now baby
A'int too proud to sink or see it through
(Chorus)
Bridge:
C
People talking in their sleep
Am
Can't see the forest for the trees
G
Toss grad's ticket lottery
F
Oh oh oh!
C
Brave new world same old crowd
Am
Good things wish but bad things shout
G
I don't hear 'em now
F
(Chorus- for last one i like finger-picking it to jazz it up but you dont have to!)
(Outro just repeat chords)
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 D#. 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.