The First Cut is the Deepest

Sheryl Crow

Strum: D B D D U

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

Chord Guide

132

D: xx0232

134

Dsus4: xx0233

Dsus2: xx0230

123

A: x02220

123

A: x02220

3 4

G: 3x0003

Intro: / D - - - / Dsus4 D - Dsus2 / A - - - / - - - - / (x2)

D A G A

I would have given you all of my heart

D A G A
But there's someone who's torn it apart

D A G A
And he's taken just all that I had

D A G A
But if you want I'll try to love again

D G A (2)
Baby, I'll try to love again but I know

Chorus:

D A G A
The first cut is the deepest

D A G A
Baby I know the first cut is the deepest

D A G A
But when it comes to being lucky he's cursed

D G A (play 4 measures 1^st time)
When it comes to loving me he's worst

D A G A
I still want you by my side

D A G A
Just to help me dry the tears that I've cried

D A G A
But I'm sure gonna to give you a try

D A G A
And if you want I'll try to love again,

D G A (2)
Baby, I'll try to love again but I know

Chorus

Instrumental Verse

Repeat Verse 2, hold last A 4 measures

Chorus

D A G A
The first cut is the deepest, Baby I know

D A G A D (hold)
The first cut is the deepest, try to love again

This file is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.