Intro (x2): G D C Em Verse: G D C Em There’s a darkness upon me that’s flooded in light G D C Em In the fine print they tell me what’s wrong and what’s right G D C Em And it comes in black and it comes in white Em D C And I’m frightened by those who don’t see it G D C Em When nothing is owed or deserved or expected G D C Em And your life doesn’t change by the man that’s elected G D C Em If you’re loved by someone, you’re never rejected Em D C Decide what to be and go be it Chorus: C G C G There was a dream and one day I could see it C G D C D G Like a bird in a cage I broke in and demanded that somebody free it C G C G And there was a kid with a head full of doubt C G D C D So I’ll scream ’til I die and the last of those bad thoughts are finally out Interlude (x2): G D C Em Verse: G D C Em There’s a darkness upon you that’s flooded in light G D C Em In the fine print they tell you what’s wrong and what’s right G D C Em And it flies by day and it flies by night Em D C And I’m frightened by those who don’t see it Chorus: C G C G There was a dream and one day I could see it C G D C D G Like a bird in a cage I broke in and demanded that somebody free it C G C G And there was a kid with a head full of doubt C G D C D G So I’ll scream ’til I die and the last of those bad thoughts are finally out Interlude: C Em D Em C Em D C Em D Em C Em C Chorus: C G C G There was a dream and one day I could see it C G D C D G Like a bird in a cage I broke in and demanded that somebody free it C G C G And there was a kid with a head full of doubt C G D C D G So I’ll scream ’til I die and the last of those bad thoughts are finally out Interlude (x2): G D Em C Am Bm Em Outro: G D C Em There’s a darkness upon me that’s flooded in light G D C Em In the fine print they tell me what’s wrong and what’s right G D C Em There’s a darkness upon me that’s flooded in light Em D C And I’m frightened by those that don’t see it This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
Head Full of Doubt / Road Full of Promise chords by The Avett Brothers
Suggested strumdriving 4/4
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d
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d
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d
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u
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Prefer something simpler: down-up eighths d u d u
How to play Head Full of Doubt / Road Full of Promise on ukulele
On ukulele, Head Full of Doubt / Road Full of Promise comes down to the driving 4/4: d – d – d u d u. Expect a medium pace, around 104 bpm. This arrangement is in G major. The chords stay at the novice level, nothing tricky in there. Play the verses light then open into a full strum as it builds.
6 ukulele chords used in "Head Full of Doubt / Road Full of Promise" by The Avett Brothers: Am, Bm, C, D, Em and G
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I felt that this sounded better and was easier when I transposed it +3