Russian Roulette
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Intro: E B A E E B A B A
G#m A B A B A E A B A E
E B A E
Take it or leave it, I've heard it been said
E B A B
All this Spring fever's just way over my head
A G#m A B
Stealing my moments, taking up all my time
A B A E
It's playing Russian Roulette with my mind
A B A E
E B A E
It's none of my business baby, just what's going on
E B A B
I'm not going to wait till somebody throw me a bone
A G#m A B
I'm way out on a limb now, and nothing seems to rhyme
A B A E
It's playing Russian Roulette with my mind
A B A E
E B A E
I think that you've caught on, that you've been used and all
E B A B
I'm going down New Orleans, I've got to see Dr. John
A G#m A B
Got my mojo working everything will be fine
A B A E
Stop playing Russian Roulette with my mind
A B A E
E B A E
It's not easy baby when everything starts getting out of control
E B A B
Hang on to your hat now, hang on to your soul
A G#m A B
Don't worry baby, I wanna throw you the line
A B A E
They're playing Russian Roulette with your mind
A B A E
E B A E
Too many hustlers, I've been here before
E B A B
None of them really know just who that you are
A G#m A B
Everything gets contracted and space gets confined
A B A E
They're playing Russian Roulette with your mind
A B A E
A B
They're playing Russian Roulette
A B
They're playing Russian Roulette
A B A E
They're playing Russian Roulette with your mind
A B
They're playing Russian Roulette
A B
They're playing Russian Roulette
A B A E
They're playing Russian Roulette with your mind
**Harmonica solo
How to play Russian Roulette
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 E. 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.