Desperate Times
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
I've not got an instrument with me, so worked out by ear from this video -
https://youtu.be/rMmyAxVB_uY
Open to corrections :)
[Intro]
C Bb Dm C Gm F
[Verse 1]
C Bb Dm C
You took a selfie with your dog this morning, you said
Gm F C
While you were sleeping in, smoking a spliff in your bed
Bb Dm C
I never felt so much, from so little so quick
Gm F C
It seems too good to be true, which means it probably is
Bb Dm C
You live in San Antone, I'm in Los Angeles
Gm F C
That ain't exactly close, now that you mention it
Bb Dm C
I saved some sick days up, for a solo road trip
Gm F
And Texas is on my list
[Chorus]
F G C Fmaj7
Cause when the big get weird, the weird get high
F G C Fmaj7
It's when you dance with death that you know you're alive
F G E/G# F/A
I've got some good mezcal and the will to survive
Fm/Ab G7sus4 C Bb Dm7
Yes, these are desperate measures, but these are desperate times
C Gm F
[Verse 3]
C Bb Dm C
I bought a camper van off of a teenage kid
Gm F C
Hail Mary to the gods, California Craigslist
Bb Dm C
Cashed out my bank account, gave away all my shit
Gm7 F C
Just to shake things up, just to scratch that itch
Bb Dm7 C
I probably should not say, just how down I am
Gm7 F C
To meet you in the bathroom of a gas station
Bb Dm7 C
A thousand miles away from anywhere I've ever been
Gm7 F
Just to feel like a human again
[Chorus]
F G C Fmaj7
Cause when the big get weird, the weird get high
F G C Fmaj7
It's when you dance with death that you know you're alive
F G E/G# F/A
I've got some good mezcal and the will to survive
Fm/Ab G7sus4 Fm7
Yes, these are desperate measures, but these are desperate times
[Bridge]
Bb7 Ebmaj7
How many glasses of wine, over a six-inch screen
Eb/D Cm7 C Dm7 C/E Fm7
Before my will resigns, and my judgment recedes?
C/E Cm/Eb
Across these divided states, into a stranger's arms
D7 G7 F
Hail Mary keep me, keep me, keep me from harm
[Final Chorus]
F G C Fmaj7
It's when you dance with death that you know you're alive
F G E Fmaj7
I've got some good mezcal and the will to survive
Fm/Ab F
Yes, these are desperate measures
Fm/Ab F
Yes, these are desperate measures
Fm/Ab G7sus4
I'm taking desperate measures
C Bb Dm C Gm F
But these are desperate times
How to play Desperate Times
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 E. 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.