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Head Over Heels chords by
Tears For Fears
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
C
C

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D
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C
C

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D
D

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C
C

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D
D

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Verse 1
A
A

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C
C

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I wanted to be with you alone
A
A

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C
C

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And talk about the weather
A
A

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But traditions I can trace against
C
C

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the child in your face
A
A

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C
C

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Won't escape my attention
A
A

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You keep your distance
C
C

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with a system of touch
A
A

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C
C

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And gentle persuasion
A
A

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I'm lost in admiration,
C
C

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could I need you this much?
A
A

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Oh, you're wasting my time
C
C

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You're just, just, just wasting time
Chorus 1
G
G

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Em
Em

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Something happens and I'm head over heels
G
G

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Em
Em

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I never find out 'til I'm head over heels
G
G

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Em
Em

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Something happens and I'm head over heels
Dm
Dm

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Ah, don't take my heart, don't break my heart

Don't, don't, don't throw it away
A
A

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C
C

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A
A

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C
C

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Throw it away, throw it away
Verse 2
A
A

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I made a fire,
C
C

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I'm watching it burn
A
A

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C
C

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(yeah) I thought of your future
A
A

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With one foot in the past,
C
C

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now just how long will it last?
A
A

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C
C

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No, no, no, have you no ambition?

(Mmm, what's the matter with my?)
A
A

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My mother and my brothers
C
C

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used to breathe in clean air

(Nothing ever changes when you're
A
A

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C
C

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acting your age) And dreaming I'm a doctor

(nothing gets done when you feel like a baby)
A
A

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It's hard to be a man
C
C

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when there's a gun in your hand

(Nothing ever changes

when you're acting your age)
A
A

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C
C

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oh, I feel so
Chorus 2
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Em
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Something happens and I'm head over heels
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Em
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I never find out 'til I'm head over heels
G
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Em
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Something happens and I'm head over heels
Dm
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Ah, don't take my heart, don't break my heart
Outro 1

Don't, don't, don't throw it away
C
C

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D
D

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And this is my four-leaf clover
C
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I'm on the line, one open mind
D
D

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This is my four-leaf clover
C
C

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(La, la, la, la, la, la) (La, la, la, la,
D
D

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la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
C
C

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(La, la, la, la, la) (La, la, la, la, la,
D
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la, la, la, la, la, la)
C
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(La, la, la, la, la) (La, la, la, la, la,
D
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la, la, la, la, la, la)
C
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(La, la, la, la, la) (La, la, la, la, la,
D
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la, la, la, la, la, la)
C
C

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(La, la, la, la, la)

(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
D
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in my mind's eye
C
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One little boy, one little man
D
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Funny how time flies

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • Em

  • Dm

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Head Over Heels by Tears For Fears is A major.

The primary chords used in Head Over Heels are C, D, A, G, Em, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, D, A, G, 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 Over Heels is approximately 95 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Head Over Heels 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 Over Heels. 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 Tears For Fears.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Head Over Heels to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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