Key: C · Capo: 4th fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: . Am, F, C, E, G
[Verse 1] Am F Lately I've been feeling so alone C Can someone give the antidote to E me so I can Am Finally understand F where I belong C The world outside to me is E like an ocean and I [Pre-Chorus] Am Can't swim F I'm losing my grip C Caught up in the current E Won't drown in this ship Am I can't swim F I'm starting to slip C I'm running out of breath, E I'm scared to death [Chorus] Am F I gotta keep my head up up up up C Up above the water, E up above the water Am F Gotta keep my head up up up up C I'm never going under, E never going under Am As long as air's in my lungs F Blood's in my veins C E I'm not going down this way Am F I gotta keep my head up up up up C Up above the water, E up abovе the water [Verse 2] Am F If I hit the bottom will I brеak? C Cause I've been there before a E million times but I don't Am F Know how much more of this I can take C I'm at the surface, what is my purpose? E It's making me nervous, I [Pre-Chorus] Am Can't swim F I'm losing my grip C Caught up in the current E Won't drown in this ship Am I can't swim F I'm starting to slip C I'm running out of breath, E I'm scared to death [Chorus] Am F I gotta keep my head up up up up C E Up above the water, up above the water Am F Gotta keep my head up up up up C I'm never going under, E never going under Am As long as air's in my lungs F Blood's in my veins C E I'm not going down this way Am F I gotta keep my head up up up up C Up above the water, E up abovе the water [Bridge] F G Holding on, still holding on Am E How'd it get so deep? Yeah F G Holding on, still holding on Am E How'd it get so deep? Yeah F G Holding on, still holding on E I'm running out of breath, I'm scared to death [Chorus] Am F I gotta keep my head up up up up C Up above the water, E up above the water Am F Gotta keep my head up up up up C I'm never going under, E never going under Am As long as air's in my lungs F Blood's in my veins C E I'm not going down this way Am F I gotta keep my head up up up up C Up above the water, E up abovе the water [Outro] Am F C E Am F C E
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 23rd of July 2021, the track was released. The track is written bySean Van Vleet, Edan Dover & Eddie Ramirez

Track Info
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key:
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords:. Am, F, C, E, G
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Am- x02210 F – 133211 C – x32010 E – 022100 G – 320003 | Am- 2000 F – 2010 C – 0003 E – 1402 G – 0232 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Head Up in?
Head Up is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for Head Up?
You need . Am, F, C, E, G to play Head Up by The Score.
Do I need a capo for Head Up?
Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to play Head Up by The Score.
How hard is Head Up to play on guitar?
Head Up by The Score is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.