Delilah
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Capo 2
Intro
C/G G C/G G x2
C/G G D4/A
Verse
C/G G C/G G
This ain’t easy, so please don’t think it is
C/G G D4/A
it’s not that I don’t love you anymore
C/G G C/G G
it’s been two years, and nothing’s changed
C/G G D7
except the hole got bigger in my heart
[Refrão]
Em D/F# G
Through everything you’ve held the weight
C/G G
I would take it, babe
C/G G D4/A
but I don’t think this burning’s gonna stop
Verse
C/G G C/G G
Oh, my Delilah, I’ve been born again
C/G G D4/A
so I can’t be your friend no more
C/G G C/G G
It’s goodbye to this city, and though the nights are pretty
C/ G D4/A
this dark ain’t got a hold on me no more
C/G G C/G G
I’m gonna find a small town and make some small town friends
C/G G D4/A (D7)
and fall in love with a small town girl
C/G G C/G G
‘cause I’ve known the devil and we’re done holding hands
C/G G D4/A
so here’s my chance, I’m gonna cut and run
[Refrão]
Em D/F# G
Just don’t forget to pray,
C/G G
and know it’s for your sake
C/G G D4/A (D7)
‘cause I don’t think it’s me the devil wants
Verse
C/G G C/G G
Oh, my Delilah, I’ve been born again
C/G G D4/A
so I can’t be your friend no more
C/G G C/G G
It’s goodbye to this city, and though the nights are pretty
C/G G D4/A
this dark ain’t got a hold on me no more
C/G G C/G G
Goodbye Delilah, goodbye Delilah,
C/G G D4/A
Goodbye Delilah, goodbye
C/G G C/G G
Goodbye Delilah, goodbye Delilah, This repetition is played in the acoustic version only
C/G G D7
Goodbye Delilah, goodbye
Interlude
Em D/F# G C G C G D4/A
Outro
G2 G/B Cadd9 G2 G/B Cadd9
Goodbye Delilah, goodbye Delilah,
G2 G/B Cadd9 D4/A
Goodbye Delilah, goodbye
C/G
How to play Delilah
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C/G. 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.