Red Hands (acoustic)
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C Em
Even if you'd never strayed from me,
C Em F
I'd question your fidelity.
F Dm G6 F
There'd always be a shroud of suspicion
F Dadd2 G6
And my heart's a liability
C Em
With your hands maroon, so freshly red,
C Em
You'd wrap your lips around my neck.
F Dm G6 F
Try and force to love the thought of me.
F Dm G6
Simple motions make me ill.
E/A C
Was it bitter when you tossed and turned
F
On his undercover mattress?
Dm G6
Did it feel so good? Hope it felt so good.
E/A C
Don't know what I'd do if you lost sleep over little old me.
Dm
He's so much better.
G6
They're all much better.
G6 F
Take off your sweater, your shoes,
G C Em7 C Em7
and your shirt and get to work. Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba
C Em
Maybe this is just a work of art.
C Em
Scripted players in a play of lust.
F Dm G6 F
Hope the end is well worth waiting for
F G6
Everything you wished there'd be
E/A C
Was it bitter when you tossed and turned
F
On his undercover mattress?
Dm G6
Did it feel so good? Hope it felt so good.
E/A C
Don't know what I'd do if you lost sleep over little old me.
Dm
He's so much better.
G6
They're all much better.
G6 F
Take off your sweater, your shoes,
G C Em7 C Em7
and your shirt and get to work.
C Em7 Dm
Oh my god, what have I done?
C Em7 Dm
Now my darling, put your clothes back on.
C Em7 Dm
Oh my god, what have I done?
C Em7 Dm
Now my darling, put your clothes back on.
F C Em7
Cause you can't be caught red-handed if you're not red-handed.
F C Em7
My darling, I would never say those words to you,
F G6 E Dm
I was pulling out my heart so I could pin it to my sleeve
F C Em7
On display for you to see, I'm on display.
F C Em7
Because you can't be caught red-handed if you're not red-handed.
F C Em7
My darling, I would never say those words to you,
F G6 E Dm
I was pulling out my heart so I could pin it to my sleeve
F C Em7
On display for you to see, I'm on display.
C Em7 Dm
Oh my god, what have I done?
C Em7 Dm
Now my darling, put your clothes back on.
C Em7 Dm
Oh my god, what have I done?
C Em7 Dm
Now my darling, put your clothes back on.
C Em7 F
Now my darling, put your clothes
F C Em7
Because you can't be caught red-handed if you're not red-handed.
F C Em7
My darling, I would never say those words to you,
F G6 E Dm
I was pulling out my heart so I could pin it to my sleeve
F C Em7 F
On display for you to see, I'm on display.
How to play Red Hands (acoustic)
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 C. 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.