The First Cut is the Deepest chords
Sheryl CrowSong Key: D Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 80 bpm
Guitar Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e)
Skill Level: Beginner 🟢
Chords: D, Dsus4, G, A
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The First Cut is the Deepest
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D Dsus4 D Dsus4 A D Dsus4 D Dsus4 A
Intro: 4/4 | 1+2+ 3 + 4+ | 1+2+3+4+ | 1+2+ 3 + 4+ | 1+2+3+4+ |
D A G
1. I would have giv-en you all of my heart
A D A G
But there's some-one who's torn it a-part
A D A G
And he's tak-en just all that I had
A D A G
But if you want I'll try to love a-gain
A D Dsus4 D Dsus4 A
Ba-by, I'll try to love a-gain, but I | know |
D A G A D
Chorus: The first cut is the deep-est, ba-by, I know
A G
The first cut is the deep-est
A D A G
But when it comes to be-in' luck-y, he's cursed
A D G A G A G
And when it comes to lov-in' me, he's | worse | - |
D A G
2. I still want you by my side
A D A G
Just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
A D A G
And I'm sure gon-na give you a try
A D A G
If you want I'll try to love a-gain__ Try-y
A D Dsus4 D Dsus4 A
Ba-by, I'll try to love a-gain, but I | know (Oh-oh)|
D A G A D
Chorus: The first cut is the deep-est, ba-by, I know
A G
The first cut is the deep-est
A D A G
But when it comes to be-in' luck-y, he's cursed
A D G A
And when it comes to lov-in' me, he's | worse |
D Dsus4 D Dsus4 A D Dsus4 D Dsus4 A
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D A G
3. I still want you by my side
A D A G
Just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
A D A G
But I'm sure gon-na give you a try
A D A G
'Cause if you want I'll try to love a-gain (Try to love a-gain, try to love a-gain)
A D Dsus4 D Dsus4 A G A G
Ba-by, I'll try to love a-gain, but I | know | - (Oh-oh-oh)|
D A G A D
Chorus: The first cut is the deep-est, ba-by, I know
A G
The first cut is the deep-est
A D A G
But when it comes to be-in' luck-y, he's cursed
A D G A
And when it comes to lov-in' me, he's | worse (Oh-oh-oh) |
D A G A D
Chorus: The first cut is the deep-est, ba-by, I know
G A
The first cut is the deep-est
D
Try to love a-gain 𝄑Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: D Major - 2 sharps (F#, C#)
- Time Signature: 4/4 Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately slow
- Metronome: ♩ = 80
- Voice Range: A3 - B4
Song Details:
- Songwriter: Cat Stevens
- Date: 1967
- Lyrics Begin: I would have given you all of my heart, but there's someone who's torn it apart and he's taken just all that I had.
- Genre: Rock, folk, country, pop
- Featured Artist: Sheryl Crow
- Single:
Released: 22 September, 2003
B-side: My Favorite Mistake (live) - Album: The Very Best Of Sheryl Crow
Recorded: 1993 – 2003
Released: October 13, 2003 (UK), November 4, 2003 (US)
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