Devils Work
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Tuning: E A D G B E Standard
(Intro)
Gm F Dm
(Verse)
Gm F
The blinds here are so sharp and they cut
Dm
The light from a primitive sun
Gm
You know I really wanted her
Gm F
Society thinks so highly of
Dm
This hotel I vomited on
Gm
Before I lost the sight of her
(Pre-Chorus)
Bb C
My man, he quietly closes the door
C
Now the pharaoh is woken
Gm Bb C
My hands, I feel like I’ve been here before
She has already spoken
Gm
Anyway
[Refrão] Bb
There’s no reason to get hurt
Dm
You don’t need to sell your shirt
Gm
To do the devil’s work
Bb Dm
You’ve finally found your place
Gm F Dm
You know it always works
Gm F Dm
You know it always works
(Verse)
Gm F
I saw someone who looked like you on
Dm
The platform up on that station
Gm
But from a younger era
Gm F
The lights in the bell house were still on
Dm
We all need somebody to love
Gm
Beauty clothed the naked
(Pre-Chorus)
Bb C
My man, he quietly closes the door
C
Now the pharaoh is woken
Gm Bb C
My hands, I feel like I’ve been here before
She has already spoken
Gm
Anyway
[Refrão]
Bb
There’s no reason to get hurt
Dm
You don’t need to sell your shirt
Gm
To do the devil’s work
Bb Dm
You’ve finally found your place
Gm F Dm
You know it always works
Gm F Dm
You know it always works
(BUILD-UP)
Gm F Dm Gm
Gm F Dm Gm
(OUTRO)
Gm Bb Dm Gm
Bb Dm
You finally found your place
How to play Devils Work
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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.