Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
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[Intro]dução: D D6 D7/9 G9 G Em7 Edim G G/F#
Em7 A7 D A7 F#m Bm
Is there anyone around who cannot see
A7 Bm F#m A7/9 Edim Bm
It's the well-known run around that you're giving me
G G/F# Em7 A7/9 G D
I suppose you'll tell me I'm all wrong
Em7 A7 D A7 F#m Bm
It's a bitter pill to take, coming from you
A7 Bm F#m A7/9 Edim Bm
Though I've made a big mistake, what can I do
G G/F# Em7 A7/9 Edim D Cdim Em7 Bbm9 A7 A7/13-
I don't know what makes me string along
D F#m Cdim A7 Bm F#7 G A7
I don't want you, but I'd hate to lose you
D D6 D7/9 G9 G Em7 Edim G G/F# Em7 A7/9 D F#7 G A7/13-
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
D F#m Cdim A7 Bm F#7 G A7
I forgive you, 'cause I can't forget you
D D6 D7/9 G9 G Em7 Edim G G/F# Em7 A7/9 D D7
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
G5 G/F# Em7 Am7 D7/9
I ought to cross you off my list
G5 G/F# Em7 Am7 D7/9
But when you come knocking at my door
G G/F# G/B Em7 C B7
Fate seems to give my heart a twist
Em B7/13- Em7 Em6 A7
And I come running back for more
D F#m Cdim A7 Bm F#7 G A7
I should hate you, but I guess I love you
D D6 D7/9 G9 G Em7 Edim G G/F# Em7 A7/9 D
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
How to play Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.