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Heavy Handed

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No capo, standard tuning
[Intro]
F F C C
[Verse 1]
     F
It's only getting harder
                                C
Talking to you without falling down
         F
And this house keeps getting darker
                                  C
We used to love, now all we do is shout
[Pre-hook 1]
         Am
If we're cutting any corners
                C
There's still a chance to make it right
         Am
So let's put our heads together
  F
Before we lose our mind
[Hook]
            C   Em  Am Em  F
Have I been holding on too strong?
          C  Em  Am  Em  F
Maybe I'm coming off all wrong
          C  Em Am  Em  F
Is it our heavy handed love
        G              F
Keeping us from moving on?
[Instrumental]
F F C C
[Verse 2]
      F
Feels like I'm treading the water
                                   C
Trying to keep my head above the line
           F
I hear the sound of you get softer
                                    C
Lately you've been just so hard to find
[Pre-hook 2]
             Am
And there's nothing I want more now
         C
Than to say the perfect words
   Am
I try to make it better
         F
But the trying only hurts
[Hook]
             C  Em  Am Em  F
Have I been holding on too strong?
          C  Em  Am Em   F
Maybe I came across all wrong
          C  Em Am Em   F
Is it our heavy handed love
        G               F
Keeping us from moving on?
[Bridge]
C Bb Dm Fm
(Uhhh Ohh ohh yeahh)
Am                          C
    I'm not ready to go tonight
                       F
I'm not ready to go tonight (No, I'm not ready)
                       F
I'm not ready to go tonight (To go)
[Hook]
             C  Em  Am Em  F
Have I been holding on too strong?
          C  Em  Am Em   F
Maybe I came across all wrong
          C  Em Am Em   F
Is it our heavy handed love
        G               F
Keeping us from moving on?
[Outro]
G F

Heavy Handed chords and lyrics

Free chords for Heavy Handed by James Bay. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

No capo, standard tuning
[Intro]
F F C C
[Verse 1]
[Pre-hook 1]
[Hook]
[Instrumental]
F F C C
[Verse 2]
[Pre-hook 2]
[Hook]
[Bridge]
[Hook]
[Outro]
G F

Heavy Handed Chords by James Bay

Learn how to play Heavy Handed by James Bay with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Heavy Handed chords”, “Heavy Handed guitar chords”, or “James Bay Heavy Handed 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 Heavy Handed chords and for experienced players who want accurate Heavy Handed lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, Am, Em, G, Bb.

Frequently asked questions about Heavy Handed

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Can I transpose "Heavy Handed" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Heavy Handed"?

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

Is "Heavy Handed" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Heavy Handed" by James Bay with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by James Bay below.

What key is "Heavy Handed" in?

The chords for "Heavy Handed" show the original chord names (including F, C, Am, Em, G, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.