Delilah
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verse 1
G Am E Am
Delilah, delilah,
D C Am D
oh my, oh my, oh my - youre irresistible
G Am
You make me smile when I'm just about to cry
C D
You bring me hope, you make me laugh and I like it
C
You get away with murder, so innocent
G A7
But when you throw a moody youre all claws and you bite -
G
That's alright!
verse 2
G Am E Am
Delilah, delilah,
D C Am D
oh my, oh my, oh my - youre unpredictable
G C D
You make me so very happy
G D C D
When you cuddle up and go to sleep beside me
G D C D
And then you make me slightly mad
G A7
When you pee all over my chippendale suite
verse 3
C
You take over my house and home
G
You even try to answer my telephone
A7 Am C
Delilah, youre the apple of my eyes
Bridge
G Am
Meeow, meeow, meeow,
Bm
Delilah - I love you
D
Delilah
verse 4
G D C D G D
Oh you make me so very happy - you give me kisses
C D
And I go out of my mind ooh,
G D C D
Meeow, meeow, meeow, meeow,
C D G D
Youre irresistible - I love you Delilah
C D G D C D
Delilah - I love you
G D C D
Oooh - I love your kisses
G D C D
Oooh - I love your kisses...
How to play Delilah
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 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.