Dont let me be misunderstood
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[Intro: ]Bm A G F#
Bm A
Baby, do you understand me now?
G F#
Sometimes I feel a little mad
Bm A
But, don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel
G F#
When things go wrong I seem to be bad
D Bm
'Cause I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
G F# Bm
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Bm A G F#
G A
If I seem edgy
G A
I want you to know
G A F# D
That I never meant to take it out on you
G A
Life has its problems
G A
And I got my share
G A F# D
And that's one thing I never meant to do
G F#
'Cause I love you
Bm A
Baby, don't you know I'm just human
G F#
And I've got thoughts like any other one
Bm A
And sometimes I find myself, oh Lord, regretting
G F#
Some foolish thing, some foolish thing I've done
D Bm
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
G F# Bm
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
How to play Dont 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.