Suspicion - R.E.M.

Suspicion

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D-F-D-F D F D F D - F - D - F
1. Now my suspicion's on the rise,
D F D F D - F - D - F
I have known, I have known your kind.
D F D F
Please don't talk, don't make me think,
D F D F D F D F D - F - D - F
order up another drink, let me let imagination drive.
C Am C D
Can't you see, I need nothing too deep.
Em A Em A
Imagination come alive,
Em A Em D A
suspicion tonight, I'll dream tonight.
D F D F D - F - D - F
2. Listen to the devils in my ear,
D F D F D - F - D - F
tell me what, what I want to hear !
D F D F
You're so funny, you're so fine,
D F D F
you're so perfect, you're so mine.
D F D F D - F - D
that I never had an opportunity to hide.
F
No I never had a chance.
C Am C D
Can't you see, I need nothing too deep.
Em A Em A
Imagination come alive,
Em A Em D A
suspicion tonight, I'll dream tonight.
 
F - Em G D F
Look into my eyes, they hypnotize.
Em C D -F-D-F
The lights, the drinks, let the music carry you away
D F D F - D - F - D - F
3. My eyes are blurred, my sights are limited,
D F D F D - F - D
am I sensing a familiar twinge?
C Am
Please don't speak, make me think,
C D
it's all too deep.
Em A Em A
Imagination come alive,
Em A Em D A
suspicion step down, I'll dream tonight.
Em D A Em D A
Step down, I'll dream, you're so naked baby,
Em D A Em D A
carry me away, dream, dream, dream ....

How to play Suspicion

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. 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.

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