Barracuda Chords by Heart

Barracuda chords by Heart

Guitar chords with lyrics

Barracuda by Heart: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Barracuda" by Heart, released in 1977, features a blistering guitar riff played by Nancy Wilson, using a blend of power chords and intricate picking. The song's driving rhythm is anchored by bassist Steve Fossen, who lays down a solid foundation with his melodic bass lines. Ann Wilson's powerhouse vocals soar over the hard-hitting instrumentation, creating a timeless rock anthem. The song's lyrics were inspired by a negative experience the band had with their record label, resulting in a fierce and defiant musical response.

Intro From: pachuta@horta (usmmm3hj@ibmmail.com)

     Barracuda - Heart (1977)
     A. Wilson/N. Wilson/R. Fisher/M. Derosier

     Intro

     E        F#  G

\ = slide down

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--1--1-1-1--1-1-1--1-1-1--1-1-1--1-1-1--1-1-1--1-3-4----4---4\1--  Repeat as
--2--2-2-2--2-2-2--2-2-2--2-2-2--2-2-2--2-2-2--2-4-5----5---5\2--  needed
--2--2-2-2--2-2-2--2-2-2--2-2-2--2-2-2--2-2-2--2-4-5----5---5\2--
--0--0-0-0--0-0-0--0-0-0--0-0-0--0-0-0--0-0-0--0-2-3----0---3\0--

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  | Suggestion:  play with fingers 2,3,4 (leave         | Good place to
    index finger free for later progression up            experiment with
    the frets)                                            harmonics!


        E                                      C
     So this ain't the end - ...
                                 E
     I had to turn ...
                                           C
     Smile like the Sun - ...
                          E
     and tales - it ...

        CHORUS 1
                  C                    E
        You lying so ...
          C                        E
        I bet you gonna ....
                      D                            A
        You'd have me down, down, ...
                 (tacet)       E           F#  G
        Now wouldn't you...

     E                                          C
     Back over time when we ...
                                      E
     you met up with ...
                                            C
     No right, no wrong; ...
             E
     Whisper game.

        CHORUS 2
                   C                             E
        And if the real thing ...
                   C                        E
        You better make up ...
                  D                                A
        You gonna burn, burn, ...
                   E
        Oooh, ...

      C
     "Sell me sell you" ...
     A                                        E
     Dive down deep, now.  ...

     I think that you ...
     C
     All that night ...
     A
     Swam without ...
                          E
     Made for the western pools ...

     CHORUS 2

Last updated: July 2, 2025

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