Head Held High chords by 
The Velvet Underground 
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The original key of Head Held High by The Velvet Underground is C major.
The primary chords used in Head Held High are F, G, C, D, Bb.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like F, G, C, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Head Held High is approximately 133 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Head Held High using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
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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 The Velvet Underground.
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