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[Intro]
     Am   Fx2
[Verse 1]
   AmMama, I'm dying of a heart attack, heart attack, heart atFtack
   FI love that girl, but she don't love me back
   AmMy girl, she tells me that we're breaking up, breaking up, breaking Fup
   FMy heart can't handle the strain that's shaking up
[Pre-Chorus]
   DmShe tried to tell me not so Emlong ago
   DmI would not listen but Emnow I know
[Interlude]
A  D  A  C  Bb  Ab  F  E
[Verse 2]
   AmPapa, I'm drinking for an overload, overload, overloadF  
   FThe gun in my pocket is all ready to explode
   AmPapa, I'm dying of an overdose, overdose, overFdose
   FI tried to warn you, don't yo come too close
   DmI tried to tell you way back Emwhen we were young
   DmI tried to warn you there was Emsomething wrong
[Interlude]
A  D  A  C  Bb  Ab  F  E
[Chorus]
    G     CMama, I'm dyingG  Ab  
OGh     CPapa, I'm dying, Gdying, AbdyiFng, dying, dying
    G     CMama, I'm dyingG  Ab  
OGh     CPapa, I'm dying, Gdying, AbdyiFng, dyEing
[Solo]
     Am   Fx3
     Dm   Emx2
A  D  A  C  Bb  Ab  F  E
[Chorus]
    G     CMama, I'm dyingG  Ab  
OGh     CPapa, I'm dying, Gdying, AbdyiFng, dying
    G     CMama, I'm dyingG  Ab  
OGh     CPapa, I'm dying, Gdying, AbdyiFng, dyAingD  A  C  Bb  Ab  F  E  
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Heart Attack

by Thin Lizzy

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Am F

[Verse 1]

Am F

Mama, I'm dying of a heart attack, heart attack, heart attack

I love that girl, but she don't love me back

Am F

My girl, she tells me that we're breaking up, breaking up, breaking up

My heart can't handle the strain that's shaking up

[Pre-Chorus]

Dm Em

She tried to tell me not so long ago

Dm Em

I would not listen but now I know

[Interlude]

A D A C Bb Ab F E

[Verse 2]

Am F

Papa, I'm drinking for an overload, overload, overload

The gun in my pocket is all ready to explode

Am F

Papa, I'm dying of an overdose, overdose, overdose

I tried to warn you, don't yo come too close

Dm Em

I tried to tell you way back when we were young

Dm Em

I tried to warn you there was something wrong

[Interlude]

A D A C Bb Ab F E

[Chorus]

G C G Ab

Mama, I'm dying

G C G Ab F

Oh Papa, I'm dying, dying, dying, dying, dying

G C G Ab

Mama, I'm dying

G C G Ab F E

Oh Papa, I'm dying, dying, dying, dying

[Solo]

Am F

Dm Em

A D A C Bb Ab F E

[Chorus]

G C G Ab

Mama, I'm dying

G C G Ab F

Oh Papa, I'm dying, dying, dying, dying

G C G Ab

Mama, I'm dying

G C G Ab F A D A C Bb Ab F E

Oh Papa, I'm dying, dying, dying, dying

Heart attack

About Heart Attack Chords by Thin Lizzy

Learn how to play Heart Attack by Thin Lizzy with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Heart Attack chords”, “Heart Attack guitar chords”, or “Thin Lizzy Heart Attack chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Heart Attack chords and for experienced players who want accurate Heart Attack lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, F, Dm, Em, A, D.

FAQ — Heart Attack by Thin Lizzy

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Can I transpose "Heart Attack" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Heart Attack" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Heart Attack"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Heart Attack" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Heart Attack" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Heart Attack" by Thin Lizzy with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Thin Lizzy below.

What key is "Heart Attack" in?

The chords for "Heart Attack" show the original chord names (including Am, F, Dm, Em, A, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.