Heavy Being You
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He's been tricked
E
Ripped off, gone, left behind
A
Out there
B E
For to grow old to
[Verse 2]
E
His momma's sick
E
His momma's sick with the drinking
E
His daddy's a dick
E
Cause he went up and left on the fly
A E
Out there
[Verse 3]
E
One night met up
E
Sat on the corner of 6th Street
E
Tears in his eyes
E
Told me that he's gonna leave this town
A
And get out there
E
Somewhere to belong to
[Verse 4]
E
He didn't leave
E
He didn't go
E
He got caught up
E
It's cyclical
E
Another beer down
E
Drinking alone
E
These nights end the same
A
Passed on the floor
A
I didn't wonder
E
If anything was wrong
[Instrumental]
E Amaj7 E
[Chorus]
E
One step forward
E
Two steps back
Amaj7
Keeps you from moving
E
Keeps you from getting on track
E
One step forward
E
Two steps back
Amaj7
Keeps you from moving
E
Keeps you from getting on track
B C#m A E
How to play Heavy Being You
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.