Heavy Handed
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Intro: F F C C
verse 1
F
It's only getting harder
C
Talking to you without falling down
F
And this house keeps getting darker
C
We used to love, now all we do is shout
Pre-hook 1
Am
If we're cutting any corners
C
There's still a chance to make it right
Am
So let's put our heads together
F
Before we lose our mind
Hook
C Em Am Em F
Have I been holding on too strong?
C Em Am Em F
Maybe I'm coming off all wrong
C Em Am Em F
Is it our heavy handed love
G F
Keeping us from moving on?
Instrumental
F F C C
verse 2
F
Feels like I'm treading the water
C
Trying to keep my head above the line
F
I hear the sound of you get softer
C
Lately you've been just so hard to find
Pre-hook 2
Am
And there's nothing I want more now
C
Than to say the perfect words
Am
I try to make it better
F
But the trying only hurts
Hook
C Em Am Em F
Have I been holding on too strong?
C Em Am Em F
Maybe I came across all wrong
C Em Am Em F
Is it our heavy handed love
G F
Keeping us from moving on?
Bridge
C B Dm Fm
(Uhhh Ohh ohh yeahh)
Am C
I'm not ready to go tonight
F
I'm not ready to go tonight (No, I'm not ready)
F
I'm not ready to go tonight (To go)
Hook
C Em Am Em F
Have I been holding on too strong?
C Em Am Em F
Maybe I came across all wrong
C Em Am Em F
Is it our heavy handed love
G F
Keeping us from moving on?
Outro
G F
How to play Heavy Handed
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.