Delilah
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A F#dim
Well you and I were meant to be
D E
And in the end I know you'll see
A F#dim
That we can never be just friends
D E
Our only love will never end
A F#dim D E A F#dim A E
Delilah Oh Delilah
A F#dim
Just think about the way we were
D E
A perfect set of His and Hers
A F#dim
Why does a man have to resist
D E
A never ending happiness
A F#dim D E A F#dim A E
Delilah Oh Delilah
A F#dim
I got myself out of the way
D E
My debt to you is now repaid
A F#dim
I was a fool to let you go
D E
I'm sorry and I love you so
A F#dim D E A F#dim D E
Delilah Oh oh oh Delilah
A E D A
I think about you every day
A E D A
And I'm sorry for the things I said
A E D A
My perfect love, my closest friend
D E A F#dim D
Oh oh oh oh Delilah
Break: A F#dim D E
A F#dim
Well you and I were meant to be
D E
And in the end I know you'll see
A F#dim
That we can walk around like friends
D E
But soon this day will have to end
A F#dim D E A F#dim A E
Delilah Oh Delilah
A F#dim D E
Delilah We're meant to be
A F#dim D E
Delilah
A F#dim D E A F#dim D E A
Mmmmm mmmm mm mmm Oh Delilah
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 A. 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.