Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
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Intro:
organ doubled w/guitar, 2X:
Bm Em
v v v v v v v v
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-4-424-424-------|---424-----------
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Verse 1:
Am G
Baby, do you understand me now
F E7
Sometimes I feel a little mad
Am G
Well don't you know that no-one alive can always be an angel
F E7
When things go wrong I seem to be bad
Chorus:
C Am
I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
F {N.C.}
Oh Lord please don't let me be misunderstood
{repeat intro (2X)}
Verse 2:
Am G
Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree
F E7
With a joy that's hard to hide
Am G
And sometimes it seems that all I have to do is worry
F E7
And then you're bound to see my other side
{repeat Chorus}
Bridge:
Bm A {first 3 beats as per intro}
/ / / /
F G F G
If I seem edgy, I want you to know
F G AM
That I never mean to take it out on you
F G F G
Life has it's problems and I get my share
F G E7
And that's one thing I never mean to do, 'cause I love you
Verse 3:
Oh, oh, oh, baby, don't you know I'm human
Have thoughts like any other one
Sometimes I find myself long regretting
Some foolish thing, some little simple thing I've done
{repeat Chorus followed by intro (1X) to fade}
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Capotraste na 2ª casa
Am* = X 0 2 2 1 0 - (*Bm na forma de Am)
Bm* = X 2 4 4 3 2 - (*C#m na forma de Bm)
C* = X 3 2 0 1 0 - (*D na forma de C)
E7* = 0 2 2 1 3 0 - (*F#7 na forma de E7)
Em* = 0 2 2 0 0 0 - (*F#m na forma de Em)
F* = 1 3 3 2 1 1 - (*G na forma de F)
G* = 3 2 0 0 0 3 - (*A na forma de G)
How to play Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
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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.