Delilah
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Intro
Dm
[Verso 1]
Dm
I saw that light on the night that
A
I walked by her window
Dm A
I saw the flickering shadow of love on her blind
Dm Gm
She was my woman
Dm
As she deceived me
A Dm C
I watched I went out of my mind
[Refrão]
F C
My my my Delilah
C
Why why why
F
Delilah
Bb G
I could see that that woman was no good for me
F C Dm A
But I was lost like a slave that no man can free
[Verso 2]
Dm
At break of day as that man slipped away
A
I was waiting
Dm A
I crossed the street to her house and I knocked on the door
Dm Gm
She stood there laughing
Dm A Dm C
I felt the knife in my hand and she laughed no more
[Refrão]
F C
My my my Delilah
C
Why why why
F
Delilah
Bb G
So before they come and they break down the door
F C Dm Bb
Forgive me Delilah I just couldn't take anymore
F C Dm Bb
Oh forgive me Delilah I just couldn't take anymore
F C F Bb F
Forgive me Delilah I just couldn't take anymore
Thank you
Cheers
How to play Delilah
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.