Head Over Heels

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ORDER: I V1 PC1 C INT1 V2 PC2 C INT2 FPC C O
[INTRO]
C#sus2| C#m| C#sus2| C#m|
C#m| F#m| B| E|
C#m| F#m| G#| C#m| G#| C#m|
[VERSE 1]
C#mn.c. G#7-9  
I have a ve - ry good friend
The kind of girl who likes to C#mfollow a trend
She has a G#7-9personal style
Some people like it, others C#mtend to go wild
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
You hear her B7voice everywhere
G#7Taking the chair
C#mShe's a Bleading AladyG#  
[CHORUS]
And C#mwith no trace of hesitation F#m/C#she keeps going
Head over heelsB  
Breaking her way
Pushing through unknown jungles G#every daC#my
She's a girl B   Awith a taste G#7sus4   G#for the world
(The C#mworld is like a playing-ground where F#m/C#she goes rushing)
Head over heelsB  
Setting the pace
Running the gauntlet in a G#whirl of laceC#m  
She's extreme, B   Aif you know G#7sus4   G#what I mean
[INTERLUDE 1]
C#m| | |
[VERSE 2]
C#mn.c. G#7-9  
Her man is one I admire
He's so courageous, but he's C#mconstantly tired
Each time when G#7-9he speaks his mind
She pats his head and says, "That's C#mall very fine
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
Exert that B7will of your own
G#7When you're alone
C#mNow we'd Bbetter AhurG#ry"
[CHORUS]
And C#mwith no trace of hesitation F#m/C#she keeps going
Head over heelsB  
Breaking her way
Pushing through unknown jungles G#every daC#my
She's a girl B   Awith a taste G#7sus4   G#for the world
(The C#mworld is like a playing-ground where F#m/C#she goes rushing)
Head over heelsB  
Setting the pace
Running the gauntlet in a G#whirl of laceC#m  
She's extreme, B   Aif you know G#7sus4   G#what I mean
[INTERLUDE 2]
C#sus2| C#m|
C#m| F#m| B| E|
C#m| F#m| G#| C#m  
[FINAL PRE-CHORUS]
You hear her B7voice everywhere
G#7Taking the chair
C#mShe's a Bleading AladyG#  
[CHORUS]
And C#mwith no trace of hesitation F#m/C#she keeps going
Head over heelsB  
Breaking her way
Pushing through unknown jungles G#every daC#my
She's a girl B   Awith a taste G#7sus4   G#for the world
(The C#mworld is like a playing-ground where F#m/C#she goes rushing)
Head over heelsB  
Setting the pace
Running the gauntlet in a G#whirl of laceC#m  
She's extreme, B   Aif you know G#7sus4   G#what I mean
[OUTRO]
(C#mShe's just one of those who always has to do whatever she please)B  
AAnd she goesG#7sus4  
Head over heelsA  Aadd9  C#m  
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The story behind the song

"Head Over Heels" is a lighthearted song with a satirical undertone, featuring a sound influenced by tango music. It was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, with lead vocals by Agnetha Fältskog, and appears on ABBA's eighth studio album, The Visitors. This track offers a playful contrast to some of the group's later, more introspective work, which often reflected the complexities of their personal lives. It plays like a whimsical dance, inviting a spirited and slightly mischievous interpretation.

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