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Head Above Water

Jennifer Rush

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Head Above Water by Jennifer Rush in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Jennifer Rush - Head Above Water

Intro
E

Verse
C#mJourney Of A Thousand Miles BeAgins With One Step
And EEvery Time You Think You Can't You Just Got To Forget
The C#mMarching Of A Thousands Troops AAcross The Desert Sand
EMmh, They Kept Their Faith And They Stuck To Their Plan
And C#mEvery Time That You Wanna Say Oh No
You AGotta Be Careful Not Let It ShoEw Cause You Gotta Have Faith And Soul
And C#mEvery Time You Wanna Scream Out No
AThrow It Away And Just Let It GoE Cause You Gotta Have Faith And Soul

Chorus
When You're Swimming UpC#mstream Then You Gotta BeAlieve
Keep Your Head Above EWater Water
When You're Swimming UpC#mstream Then You Gotta Just ASee
Keep Your Head Above EWater Water

Verse 2
C#mIf You've Got A Dream Then You Have AGot To Keep In Mind
EThings That Are Lost Can Almost Always Be Found
There's A C#mDo And There's A Don't But At ALeast You Gotta Try
If EYou Don't Succeed Well At Least Then You'll Know Why
And C#mEvery Time That You Wanna Say Oh No
You AGotta Be Careful Not Let It ShoEw Cause You Gotta Have Soul
And C#mEvery Time You Wanna Scream Out No
AThrow It Away And Just Let It GoE Cause You Gotta Have Faith And Soul

Chorus 2
When You're Swimming UpC#mstream Then You Gotta BeAlieve
Keep Your Head Above EWater Water
When You're Swimming UpC#mstream Then You Gotta Just ASee
Keep Your Head Above EWater Water

Solo
C#m A E

Bridge
ADo What You Want To BSettle Down If You Have To
C#mBut Just Remember To Always Do What You Gotta Do
A'Cause Things Won't Always BBe What You Planned
C#mSo Keep Your Head High Above The Water Line E​

Chorus 3
When You're Swimming UpC#mstream Then You Gotta BeAlieve
Keep Your Head Above EWater Water
When You're Swimming UpC#mstream Then You Gotta Just ASee
Keep Your Head Above EWater Water
When You're Swimming UpC#mstream Then You Gotta BeAlieve
Keep Your Head Above EWater Water
When You're Swimming UpC#mstream Then You Gotta Just ASee
Keep Your Head Above EWater Water
Keep Your Head Above EWater Water
Also available in: A (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Head Above Water?

The chords for Head Above Water are: E, C#m, A, B

What is the original key of Head Above Water?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Head Above Water?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Head Above Water in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Head Above Water be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Head Above Water on ukulele?

Chord Head Above Water can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Head Above Water?

Head Above Water uses 4 chords: E, C#m, A, B

What is the easiest way to play Head Above Water?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Head Above Water released in?

Head Above Water was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Head Above Water?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Head Above Water to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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