Heavy
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Verse
F#m (A) E
I don't like my mind right now
A (E) D
Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary
F#m (A) E
Wish that I could slow things down
A (E) D
I wanna let go but there's comfort in the panic
Pre-Chorus
F#m (A) E
And I drive myself crazy
A (E) D
Thinking everything's about me
F#m (A) E
Yeah I drive myself crazy
A (E) D
Cause I can't escape the gravity
[Refrão] F#m (A) E
I'm holding on
A (E) D
Why is everything so heavy
F#m (A) E
Holding on
A (E) D
So much more than I can carry
F#m (A) E
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
A (E) D
If I just let go, I'd be set free
F#m (A) E
Holding on
A (E) D
Why is everything so heavy
Verse
F#m (A) E
You say that I'm paranoid
A (E) D
But I'm pretty sure the world is out to get me
F#m (A) E
It's not like I make the choice
A (E) D
To let my mind stay so fucking messy
Pre-Chorus
F#m (A) E
I know I'm not the center of the universe
A (E) D
But you keep spinning round me just the same
F#m (A) E
I know I'm not the center of the universe
A (E) D
But you keep spinning round me just the same
[Refrão] F#m (A) E
I'm holding on
A (E) D
Why is everything so heavy
F#m (A) E
Holding on
A (E) D
So much more than I can carry
F#m (A) E
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
A (E) D
If I just let go, I'd be set free
F#m (A) E
Holding on
A (E) D
Why is everything so heavy
Bridge
F#m (A) E
I know I'm not the center of the universe
A (E) D
But you keep spinning round me just the same
F#m (A) E
I know I'm not the center of the universe
A (E) D
But you keep spinning round me just the same
F#m (A) E
And I drive myself crazy
A (E) D
Thinking everything's about me
[Refrão] F#m (A) E
I'm holding on
A (E) D
Why is everything so heavy
F#m (A) E
Holding on
A (E) D
So much more than I can carry
F#m (A) E
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
A (E) D
If I just let go, I'd be set free
F#m (A) E
Holding on
A (E) D
Why is everything so heavy
F#m (A) E
A (E) D
Why is everything so heavy
F#m (A) E
A (E) D
Why is everything so heavy
How to play Heavy
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.