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
| 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
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