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Head Held High Chords

Here are the chords for “Head Held High” by Kodaline — in the key of F# (F#, G#m, B and C#). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:F#G#mBC#A#mD#m

Chords for Head Held High

Key: F#BPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
F#
3
90
F#Ever had a feeling that youG#mcant go on
 TryingBto be strong but gettingF#weaker
 Carrying the weight of everyG#msingle day
 Haven'tBlost ur way feelingF#defeated
C#Sat staring,Bcounting spiral
A#mpatterns on theG#mwall
C#You wonderBif your luck is
A#mever gonnaG#mturn around, but oh
F#You need a little light to guide theC#way
 Waiting on the sun to shineD#magain
 You got to keep your head upBhigh
 You got to keep your head upF#high
 You need a little hope to carryC#on
 In the middle of the night when u r allD#malone
 You got to keep your head upBhigh
 You got to keep your head upF#high
F#Ur bedroom carpet stained withG#mrose wine
 Empty'sBleft behind, the morningF#after
 The distant purr of cars onG#msoaking roads
 & theBstreet echoes the noise ofF#laughter
C#The bottomBof the bottle,
A#mfinds you almostG#mevery night
C#You wonderBif your life is
A#mever gonnaG#mturn out right again
F#You need a little light to guide theC#way
 Waiting on the sun to shineD#magain
 You got to keep your head upBhigh
 You got to keep your head upF#high
 You need a little hope to carryC#on
 In the middle of the night when u r allD#malone
 You got to keep your head upBhigh
 You got to keep your head upF#high
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About Head Held High

Kodaline's “Head Held High” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — F#, G#m, B, C#, A#m and D#m — with the progression centred on F#, G#m and B. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Head Held High — FAQ

What key is “Head Held High” in?

“Head Held High” by Kodaline is in the key of F#. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Head Held High”?

“Head Held High” uses 6 chords: F#, G#m, B, C#, A#m and D#m.

Is “Head Held High” easy to play on guitar?

“Head Held High” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Head Held High”?

“Head Held High” is performed by Kodaline.