Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Am F Am E
verse 1
Am G
Baby do you understand me now
F E
If sometimes you see that I'm mad
Am G
Don'tcha know that no one alive can always be an angel?
F E
When everything goes wrong you see some bad
C Am
But oh, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
C Am
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
verse 2
Am G
Ya know sometimes baby I'm so carefree
F E
With a joy that's hard to hide
Am G
Then sometimes again it seems that all I have is worry
F E
And then you're bound to see my other side
C Am
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
F Am
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Instrumental
Am D Am E D F# D
Am E F# Am F# G F
Am G C G F# G
Am D G C D G
verse 3
Am G
Baby do you understand me now
F E
If sometimes you see that I'm mad
Am G
Don'tcha know that no one alive can always be an angel?
F E
When everything goes wrong you see some bad
C Am
But oh, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
F C Am
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Outro
C Am
But oh, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
F C Am
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Am
How to play Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
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 Am. 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.