Cat Stevens - The First Cut Is The Deepest
This is the original version of the song which was covered by Rod Stewart, as well as my first tab.
It uses the Chords G, D and C but uses variants on the 1st verse and the link, I have marked
them G*, D* and C*.
G*=xxx787
D*=xxx775
C*=xxx553
G=320033
D=xx0232
C=x32010
[Intro]
G* D* C* D* G* D*
D*
[Verse 1]
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*
and she's taken almost all that I've got
D* G* D* C*
but if you want, I'll try to love a - gain
D* G* C* D D
baby I'll try to love a - gain but I know
[Chorus]
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
but when it comes to being in love she's first
D
that's how I know
G D C
The first cut is the deepest,
D G
baby I know
D C D D
The first cut is the deepest
[Verse 2]
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
cause I'm sure gonna give you a try
D G D C
and if you want, I'll try to love a - gain
D G C D D
baby, I'll try to love again, but I know
[Chorus]
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
but when it comes to being in love she's first
D
that's how I know
G D C
The first cut is the deepest,
D G
baby I know
D C D D
The first cut is the deepest
[Link]
G* D* C* D*
Ba - by I know
[Chorus]
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
but when it comes to being in love she's first
D
that's how I know
G D C
The first cut is the deepest,
D G
baby I know
D C D D
The first cut is the deepest
fade out