Stiletto
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Dm C Bb Am G Bb/A A7 Bb
Bass: Eb F x 8
F7 Bb F7 Bb
F Eb
She cuts you once, she cuts you twice
Dm Bb
But still you believe
Am Dm
The wound is so fresh you can taste the blood
Bb Dm C
But you don't have strength to leave
F Eb
You've been bought, you've been sold
Dm Bb
You've been locked outside the door
Am
But you stand there pleadin',
Dm
With your insides bleedin',
Bb Dm C
'Cause you deep down want some more
Dm A7/D
Then she says she wants forgiveness
Bbmaj7 Em7 Eb A7
It's such a clever masquerade
Dm A7/D A/C#
She's so good with her stiletto
Cm G/B
You don't even see the blade
Gm/Bb C9
You don't see the blade
F Eb
She cuts you hard, she cuts you deep,
Dm Bb
She's got so much skill
Am Dm
She's so fascinating that you're still there waiting
Bb Dm C
When she comes back for the kill
F Eb
You've been slashed in the face
Dm Bb
You've been left there to bleed
Am
You want to run away
Dm
But you know you're gonna stay
Bb Dm C
'Cause she gives you what you need
Dm A7/D
Then she says she needs affection
Bbmaj7 Em7 Eb A7
While she searches for the vein
Dm A7/D A/C#
She's so good with her stiletto
Cm G/B
You don't really mind the pain
Gm/Bb C9 F
You don't mind the pain Whoa
Bass: F A Bb D G B C E A C# D C Bb D C E
F Bb G C A Dm Bb C
F Bb G C A Dm Bb C
F Bb G7 C A Dm Cm Bb C A/C#
Dm Dm/C Bb G7 Dm/A A
Dm Dm/C Bb G7 Dm/A A
Bb
Bass: Eb F x 8
F Eb
She cuts you out, she cuts you down
Dm Bb
She carves up your life
Am
But you won't do nothng
Dm
As she keeps on cutting
Bb Dm C
'Cause you know you love the knife
F Eb
You've been bought, you've been sold
Dm Bb
You've been locked outside the door
Am
But you stand there pleadin',
Dm
With your insides bleedin',
Bb Dm C
'Cause you deep down want some more
Dm A7/D
Then she says she needs affection
Bbmaj7 Em7 Eb A7
While she searches for the vein
Dm A7/D A/C#
She's so good with her stiletto
Cm G/B
You don't really mind the pain
Gm/Bb C9
You don't mind the pain
Dm Am Bb F G A7sus A7 Bb
Bass: Eb F x 16
F Bb (Repeat and Fade out)
How to play Stiletto
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 Dm. 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.