Desperados Under the Eaves
View chords used in this chart
F Bb C F F/A
I was sitting in the Hollywood Hawaiian Hotel
Bb C Dm
I was staring in my empty coffee cup,
A A7 Dm Gm
I was thinking that the gypsy wasn't lyin',
Fsus4 F Csus4
C
All the salty margaritas in Los Angeles, I'm gonna drink 'em up
Bb C Bb F
And if California slides into the ocean,
Bb Am Gm F
Like the mystics and statistics say it will,
Ddim6 Am Gm F]
I predict this Motel will be standing, until I pay my bill.
(Bb - C)
Bb Am Gm C F
But don't the sun look angry through the trees,
Bb Am Gm C Dm
Don't the trees look like crucified thieves,
Dm Gm7
Don't you feel like desperados under the eaves,
Gm7 Csus4 C Fsus4 F
Heaven help the one who leaves.
Gm Dm
Still waking up in the morning with shaking hands,
F C Dm
And I'm trying to find a girl who understands me,
A A7 Dm C
But except in dreams you're never really free,
Bb Am Gm C F
Don't the sun look angry at me.
Bb C F F/A
I was sitting in the Hollywood Hawaiian Hotel,
Bb C Dm
I was listening to the air conditioner hum, It went,
(Dm F/C F) (Bb F C)
Ummm
Look away down, Gower avenue, look away.
Transcribed by: Kevin Dutcher (kdutcher@msn.com)
How to play Desperados Under the Eaves
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 F. 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.