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the first cut is the deepest chords
rod stewart ( cat stevens )

G C D 4

x G D C D
i would have given you all of my heart
G C D C
but there’s someone who’s torn it A – part
G D C D
and she’s taken almost all that i’ve got
G D C D
but if you want , i’ll try to love A – gain
G C D D
baby i’ll try to love A – gain but i know

G D C
the first cut is the deepest ,
D G
baby i know ,
D C D
the first cut is the deepest
G D C D
’cause when it comes to being lucky she’s cursed
G C D C
when it comes to lovin’ me she’s worst
G D C D
but when it comes to being in love she’s first

that’s how i know ,
G D C
the first cut is the deepest ,
D G
baby i know
D C D
the first cut is the deepest

G D C D
i still want you by my side
G C D C
just to help me dry the tears that i’ve cried
G D C D
cause i’m sure gonna give you a try
G D C D
and if you want , i’ll try to love A – gain
G C D D
baby , i’ll try to love again , but i know

G D C
the first cut is the deepest ,
D G
baby i know
D C D
the first cut is the deepest

G C D 4

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