Desperate
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Intro: Bm G A D A
Bm G A D D A
Bm G D A Bm G D A
There you go, walking away like you did before
Bm G D A Bm G D A
But I know, I know you'll be back, back for more
Bm G D A Bm G D A
And the game, the game will go on as it was
Bm G D A Bm G D A
Nothing's changed, we'll know when we're closer to love
Bm A Bm G A Bm A Bm A G F#5 E5 A
Aren't we desperate, aren't we afraid
Bm A Bm G A Bm A Bm A G F#5 E5 A
We're just two lost and lonely people, scared to be alone again
Bm A Bm G A
Aren't we desperate
Bm G A D A Bm G A D D A
Aren't we afraid
Bm G D A Bm G D A
Can't you see that there are no victims, just volunteers
Bm G D A Bm G D A
We won't change, we won't change until we face our fears
Bm G D A Bm G D A
We're alone, even though we are together right now
Bm G D A Bm G D A
Love remains, just out of reach somehow
Bm A Bm G A Bm A Bm A G F#5 E5 A
Aren't we desperate, aren't we afraid
Bm A Bm G A Bm A Bm A G F#5 E5 A
We're just two lost and lonely people, scared to be alone again
Bm A Bm A G F#5 E5 F# D5 C#5 B5
Aren't we desperate
Bm E
I know we can make it
Bm G D
Take up that look into my eyes
A F#sus4 F#
We'll take the future for you and I, yeah!
Solo: Bm A Bm x2
Bm G A D A x4
Bm A Bm G A Bm A Bm A G F#5 E5 A
Aren't we desperate, aren't we afraid
Bm A Bm G A Bm A Bm A G F#5 E5 A
We're just two lost and lonely people, scared to be alone again
Bm A Bm G A Bm A Bm A G F#5 E5 A
Aren't we desperate, aren't we afraid
Bm A Bm G A Bm A Bm A G F#5 E5 A
Desperate
Outro: Bm G A D A
Bm G A D D A
How to play Desperate
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.