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Heart Attack


The song "Heart Attack" by Demi Lovato is written and performed in the key of A major. It was released on February 24, 2013, as the lead single from Lovato's fourth studio album titled "Demi." The track was co-written by Lovato herself along with Mitch Allan, Jason Evigan, and Sean Douglas. "Heart Attack" debuted at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and received positive reviews from music critics. In terms of trivia, this song marks a shift in Lovato's musical style towards a more pop-rock sound, showcasing her powerful vocals and emotional delivery. The melody of "Heart Attack" features a catchy chorus and an energetic instrumental arrangement, highlighting Lovato's ability to convey the emotions of heartbreak and vulnerability.

Heart Attack - Demi Lovato

f f f f f c b
Putting my defenses up
b e e e e e b a
Cause I don’t wanna fall in love
c c c c c c
If I ever did that
b b b b b b c b a
I think I’d have a heart attack
c c c c c c c b b
Never put my love out on the line
b b b b b a c a
Never said yes to the right guy
c c c c c c c b b
Never had trouble getting what I want
a b b b b b b b a b c d
But when it comes to you, I’m never good enough
e d g b a
When I don’t care
a a g a g a g b g
I can play ‘em like a Ken doll
e d g b a
Won’t wash my hair
a a g a g a g a b c
Then make ‘em bounce like a basketball
c a g
But you
c c c c c c c b
Make me wanna act like a girl
c c c c d e a g c a g
Paint my nails and wear high heels Yes you
c c c c d d d e f e
Make me so nervous that I just can’t hold your hand

Refrão:
e d c a b c g e d
You make me glow
e d c a b c f e b
But I cover up Won’t let it show
a b f f f f f c b
So I’m putting my defenses up
b e e e e e b a
‘Cause I don’t wanna fall in love
c c c c c c
If I ever did that
c b b b b b b c b a b c g e d
I think I’d have a heart attack
c d c d c d c e d a b c g e d
I think I’d have a heart attack

c c c c c c c b b
Never break a sweat for the other guys
b b b b b a c a
When ya come around, I get paralyzed
c c c c c c c b b
And everytime I try to be myself
a b b b b b b b a b c d
It comes out wrong like a cry for help
e d g b a
It’s just not fair
a a g a g a g b g
Pain’s more trouble than love is worth
e d g b a
I gasp for air
a a g a g a g a b c
It feels so good, but you know it hurts
c a g
But you
c c c c c c c b
Make me wanna act like a girl
c c c c d e a g c a g
Paint my nails and wear high heels Yes you
c c c c d d d e f e
Make me so nervous that I just can’t hold your hand

Refrão:
e d c a b c g e d
You make me glow
e d c a b c f e b
But I cover up Won’t let it show
a b f f f f f c b
So I’m putting my defenses up
b e e e e e b a
‘Cause I don’t wanna fall in love
c c c c c c
If I ever did that
c b b b b b b c b a b c g e d
I think I’d have a heart attack
c d c d c d c e d a b c g e d
I think I’d have a heart attack