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Head Over Heels


"Head Over Heels" is a song by Tears For Fears, released in 1985. It was written by Roland Orzabal and performed by the band as part of their album "Songs from the Big Chair." The song is in the key of G major. "Head Over Heels" reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track showcases a blend of new wave and synth-pop elements, characterized by its catchy melody, distinct synthesizer hooks, and emotional vocals. Notably, the song was featured in the film "Donnie Darko" and has remained a popular and influential tune in the band's repertoire."

Head Over Heels - Tears For Fears

a E D C# a G A B G
I wanted to be with you alone
a E D C# a E a
And talk about the weather
a a E E D D E a a a G A B G
But traditions I can trace against the child in your face
a a E D C# E a
Won't escape my attention

E D C# E a a a G A B G
You keep your distance via the system of touch
a a E D C# E a
And gentle persuasion
a E E D D E a a a G A B G
I'm lost in admiration , could I need you this much?
E D C# D E a
Oh , you're wasting my time
E D C# D C# D C# D E a
You're just , just , just wasting time

D D D b D b F# G F# b
Something happens and I'm head over heels
E E b D D D D D E E F# A B F#
I never find out until I'm head over heels
D D D b D b F# G F# b
Something happens and I'm head over heels
E D F F E E D D C C
Ah , don't take my heart , don't break my heart
C b C b C b C b a
Don't , don't , don't throw it away

A B C4 G , A B C4 G
Throw it away , throw it away

a E D C# a G A B G
I made a fire , and watching it burn
E D C# E a
Thought of your future
a E E D C# E a a a G A B G
With one foot in the past , now just how long will it last?
E , E , E , a E D C# E a
Now , now , now , have you no ambitions?

a E E D C# E a a a G A B G
My mother and my brothers used to breathing clean air
a E E D C# E a
And dreaming I'm a doctor
a E E D C# E a a a a G A B G
It's hard to be a man when there's a gun in your hand
E E B A E
Oh , I feel so

D D D b D b F# G F# b
Something happens and I'm head over heels
E E b D D D D D E E F# A B F#
I never find out until I'm head over heels
D D D b D b F# G F# b
Something happens and I'm head over heels
E D F F E E D D C C
Ah , don't take my heart , don't break my heart
C b C b C b C b a
Don't , don't , don't throw it away