Hello! Below you'll find my "Put Your Head On My Shoulder" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This classic song by Paul Anka is super fun to play and sing.
Enjoy!
Put Your Head On My Shoulder Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Put Your Head On My Shoulder:
Put Your Head On My Shoulder Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| G | Em | Am | D7(b9) |
| G | C | G | N.C. | (N.C. = no chord)
| G | Em | Am | D7(b9) |
| G | C | G | N.C. | (N.C. = no chord)
[Verse 1]
(N.C.) Em
Put your head on my shoulder
Am D7(b9) G Em
Hold me in your arms, baby
Am D7(b9) G Em
Squeeze me, oh, so tight, show me
Am D7(b9) G | Em | G | N.C. |
That you love me, too
[Verse 2]
(N.C.) Em
Put your lips next to mine, dear
Am D7(b9) G Em
Won't you kiss me once, baby
Am D7(b9) G Em
Just a kiss goodnight, maybe
Am D7(b9) G | C | G | G |
You and I will fall in love
(N.C.) Em
Put your lips next to mine, dear
Am D7(b9) G Em
Won't you kiss me once, baby
Am D7(b9) G Em
Just a kiss goodnight, maybe
Am D7(b9) G | C | G | G |
You and I will fall in love
[Bridge]
D7 G
People say that love's a game
D7 G
A game you just can't win
F#7 Bm
If there's a way, I'll find it some day
A7 D7 | D7 | D7 | N.C. |
And then this fool will rush in
D7 G
People say that love's a game
D7 G
A game you just can't win
F#7 Bm
If there's a way, I'll find it some day
A7 D7 | D7 | D7 | N.C. |
And then this fool will rush in
[Verse 3]
(N.C.) Em
Put your head on my shoulder
Am D7(b9) G Em
Whisper in my ear, baby
(N.C.) Em
Put your head on my shoulder
Am D7(b9) G Em
Whisper in my ear, baby
Am D7(b9) G Em
Words I want to hear, tell me
Am D7(b9) G
Tell me that you love me too
G Eb
(Tell me that you love me too)
Words I want to hear, tell me
Am D7(b9) G
Tell me that you love me too
G Eb
(Tell me that you love me too)
[Verse 4]
(N.C.) Fm
Put your head on my shoulder
Bbm Eb7(b9) Ab Fm
Whisper in my ear, baby
Bbm Eb7(b9) Ab Fm
Words I want to hear, baby
Bbm Eb7 Ab Fm | Bbm | Eb7(b9) | Ab |
Put your head on my shoulder
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Put Your Head On My Shoulder Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Put Your Head On My Shoulder" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Put Your Head On My Shoulder" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
