The first cut is the deepest Chords
by Rod Stewart
The first cut is the deepest by Rod Stewart is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, G, F and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
C G C
1. I would have given you all of my heart,
G C F G F
but there`s someone who`s torn it apart.
C G F
And she`s taken just all that I had,
C C F G
but if you want I'll try to love again,
C F G F
baby, I'll try to love again, but I know
C G F G C
The first cut is the deepest. Baby, I know
G F
the first cut is the deepest.
G C G F
When it comes to bein' lucky, she`s cursed;
G C F D F G F
when it comes to loving me she's worse.
C G F
2. I still want you by my side,
G C F G F
just to help me dry the tears that I`ve cried.
C G F
And I`m sure gonna give you a try,
G C F G
and if you want I'll try to love again.
C F G F
Baby, I'll try to love again, but I know.
Chorus (2x)