The First Cut Is The Deepest chords
by Sheryl Crow
- The First Cut Is The Deepest was written by Cat Stevens which he recorded in Oct, 1967 and released in Dec, 1967. Rod Stewart recorded a version in 1976 and released it in 1977.
- Sheryl Crow's version was recorded in 2003 and released October 20, 2003 from the album The Very Best Of Sheryl Crow.
- Music: Key of D Major in 4/4 time at 80 bpm (♩)
- Easy Chords: D, Dsus4, G, A
Chart Legend
Numbered Circles: Fingers used to play chords O: Optional Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
ASCII Chord Charts: number = fret, x = don't play, 0 = play open string, (B) Barre Chord
| Chord | Guitar | Piano | Chord | Guitar | Piano |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | xx0232 | D-F#-A | G | 320003 | G-B-D |
| Dsus4 | xx0233 | D-G-A | A | x02220 | A-C#-E |
The First Cut Is The Deepest
Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key
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 𝄑Sheryl Crow
- Sheryl Crow was born Sheryl Suzanne Crow on Feb 11, 1962 in Kennett, Missouri, U.S.
- Occupation: singer-songwritwer and actress
- Active Years: 1985 - present.
- Instruments: vocals, guitar, bass guitar, harmonica and piano
- Music Styles: country, pop and rock music
- Albums by Sheryl Crow: Tuesday Night Music Club (1993), Sheryl Crow (1996), The Globe Sessions (1998), C'mon, C'mon (2002), Wildflower (2005), Detours (2008), Home for Christmas (2008), 100 Miles from Memphis (2010), Feels Like Home (2013).
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