Sideways Heart
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[Verso 1]
Am F
Always five below the speed limit driving
Am F
It feels like that’s what my entire life’s been
Am F
I never drank, never hung out with the wrong crowd
Am G
'Cause it looked good from the outside in
F
I had it figured out
Am C
Like it was a routine
F Am
Hiding all the parts of me I didn’t like
C F G
Things that I never wanted to be seen
[Refrão]
Am G F C
I had the highest GPA, never made it home too late
Am G F
Thinking it could keep my world from falling apart
Am G F C
Almost like it was a way to fix the things that I can’t change
Am G F
But I was born with a sideways heart
G F
With a sideways heart
[Verso 2]
Am F
Haven’t broken a bone, gotten high or wasted
Am F
I’d avoid all those types of situations
Am G F
And it’s probably all because there’s addiction in my blood
Am F
Staying clear of it was how I cleaned it up
Am C
Like it was a routine
F Am
Hiding all the parts of me I didn’t like
C F G
Things that I never wanted to be seen
[Refrão]
Am G F C
I had the highest GPA, never made it home too late
Am G F
Thinking it could keep my world from falling apart
Am G F C
Almost like it was a way to fix the things that I can’t change
Am G F
But I was born with a sideways heart
G F
With a sideways heart
Am G F C
I had the highest GPA, never made it home too late
Am G F
Thinking it could keep my world from falling apart
Am G F C
Almost like it was a way to fix the things that I can’t change
Am G F
But I was born with a sideways heart
G F
With a sideways heart
How to play Sideways Heart
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 Am. 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.