Heathers
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I'm not entirely sure about the interlude after "Tonight" but other than that these are accurate.
F#m
Veronica:
Fine, we’re damaged
Really damaged
But that does not make us wise.
A/E
We’re not special, we’re not different
We don’t choose who lives or dies.
A/D
Let’s be normal, see bad movies
G#
Sneak a beer and watch tv.
C#/G#
We’ll bake brownies or go bowling,
E
Don’t you want a life with me?
D Bm
Can't we be seventeen?
C#m D
That’s all I want to do
E A
If you could let me in
C#m A F#m
I could be good with you
Veronica:
People hurt us
JD:
Or they vanish
Veronica:
A/E
And you’re right it really blows
But we let go,
JD:
Take a deep breath
Veronica:
A/D
Then go buy some summer clothes
We’ll go camping
JD:
Play some poker
Veronica:
G#
Then we’ll eat some chilli fries
Maybe prom night
JD:
Maybe dancing
Veronica:
E
Don't stop looking in my eyes
JD:
Your eyes
Both:
Bm
Can't we be seventeen
C#m D
Is that so hard to do?
E A
If you could let me in
G# E
I could be good with you
Bm
Let us be seventeen
C#m D
If we've still got the right
Veronica:
E A
So what’s it gonna be
I wanna be with you
JD:
I wanna be with you
Veronica:
I wanna be with you
Both:
F D C A G F D A F#m
Tonight
Veronica:
Yeah we’re damaged,
JD:
Badly damaged
Both:
A/E
But your love’s too good to lose
Veronica:
Hold me tighter
JD:
Even closer
Veronica:
A/D
I’ll stay if I’m what you choose
JD:
Can't we be seventeen?
Veronica:
F#m
If I am what you choose
JD:
If we've still got the right
Veronica:
D
'Cause you’re the one I choose
JD:
You’re the one I choose
Both:
F#m
You’re the one I choose.
How to play Heathers
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 F#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.