Fear And Delight
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Em B
Oh but I know you'll cause me grief
D A
Close friends of mine are in disbelief
Em B
As they can see what's underneath
D A
Fluttering lashes, red lips and pearly white teeth
Em
I don't show it but I quiver whenever you come near
B
And I cannot decipher between the thrill and the fear
D
I want to stop it but like it too much to let it stop here
A
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Em
It was not my own volition but I fell in deep
B
By running the distance I'd been advised to keep
D
I trot to the wolf as a doting sheep
A
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Em
Fear and delight
B
All the way through the night
D
With a little daring do
A
I'll fall in love with you
Em
I'm the little boy that's gonna be getting fingers burned
B
But I can see this lesson's gotta gotta gotta be learned
D
They say that boys have been destroyed but they weren't
A
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Em
In any case, my friends, it's too late
B
Like a moth to light, like a beast to bait
D
And I know the black widow eats its mate
A
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little daring do
I'll fall in love with you
Bm A G F#
I'm an innocent being seduced by your charms
Bm A G F#
I'm a young boy tickled to death in your arms
Bm A G F#
Your kisses taste like bitter almonds
Bm A G F#
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Bm A G F#
You're an addiction pulling me to a grave end
Bm A G F#
You're an enemy who I'm keen to defend
Bm A G F#
Down the black hole of my lust I descend
Bm A G F#
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little daring do
I'll fall in love with you
Em
Why is it that I'm keen to be devoured by you
B
When there's the option of a love affair that's pure and true
D
I always choose the dungeon over the sea view
A
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Em
When I'm out the other side I say never again
B
But when I'm out and about I want to find the next vixen
D
Someone who'll be sure to drive me 'round the bend
A
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little daring do
I'll fall in love with you
How to play Fear And Delight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.