Damn Your Eyes - Etta James

Damn Your Eyes

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Intro: G F# D E Bm
 
Bm
I can do what i want
i'm in complete control
E
that's what i tell myself
Bm
i've got a mind of my own
i'll be alright alone
E
don't need anybody else
G F#
i gave myself a good talking to
G F#
no more being a fool for you
E
now that i see you
and all i remember
F#
is how you make me want to surrender
 
Bm
damn your eyes
E
for taking my breath away
G F#
for making me wanna say
Bm
damn your eyes
E
for getting my hopes up high
G F#
for making me fall in love again
Bm
damn your eyes
 
G F# D E Bm
 
Bm
it's always the same
you say that you'll change
E
somehow you never do
Bm
i believe all your lies
but look in your eyes
E
you make it all seem true
G F#
i guess i see what i wanna see
G F#
or is it my heart just deceiving me
E
but with a look i know so well
F#
i fall completely under you spell
 
Bm
damn your eyes
E
for taking my breath away
G F#
for making me wanna stay
Bm
damn your eyes
E
for getting my hopes up high
G F#
for making me fall in love again
Bm
damn your eyes
 
Bm E Bm E
 
Bm E
you keep deliberately deceiving me
Bm E
making me see what i wanna see
 
Bm
damn your eyes
E
for taking my breath away
G F#
for making me wanna say
Bm
damn your eyes
E
for getting my hopes up high
G F#
for making me fall in love again
Bm
damn your eyes
E
for taking my breath away
Bm E
for making me wanna stay
Bm
damn your eyes
E
for getting my hopes up high
Bm
for making me wanna say

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Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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