Head Above Water original guitar chords by 
Avril Lavigne 
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The original key of Head Above Water by Avril Lavigne is F major.
The primary chords used in Head Above Water are Dm, Bb, F, Fmaj7, C, Am.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, Bb, F, Fmaj7, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.
The tempo of Head Above Water is approximately 65 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Head Above Water using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Head Above Water. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.
Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Avril Lavigne.
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