Better The Devil You Know
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Intro:
A C#m D D
A F#m
D
Better the devil you know
D
Better the devil you know
A F Dm
Woah woah woah
A C#m D
Say you won't leave me no more
D2 Dm
I'll take you back again
A C#m D
No more excuses no, no
D2 Dm Dsus4 C#m
'Cos I've heard them all before
E Bm D
A hundred times or more
A F#m
I'll forgive and forget
A D
If you say you'll never go
A F#m
'Cos its true what they say
A D
It's better the devil you know
A F Dm
Woah woah woah
Next verse, chorus and woah are the same, then the bridge:
A F#m
I'll take you back
A F
I'll take you back again
A F#m
I'll take you back
A F
I'll take you back again
A Dm
(segue into final verse)
How to play Better The Devil You Know
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.