Sweet Revenge
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[Intro]
Dm Dm Dm Dm
[Verse 1]
D Bb Dm
Against a wall that’s where he stands
F C Dm
His head held high, shackled by the hands
Am Dm
His body’s covered up in rags
Am C Dm
“Guilty” written on some tags
Dm Bb Dm
A shotgun blows the tune of death
F C Dm
He spoke these words with his dying breath
Am Dm
“I was wrong, but you were too
Am C Dm
Your time will come, I swear to you”
[Pre-chorus]
Bb
Now justice is done
C
He won’t cheat on anyone
Dm A
And she is on the run
[Chorus]
G Dm
Oh, sweet revenge – (sweet revenge)
G Dm
The taste of blood gives her thrills
G Dm
Oh, sweet revenge
G C Dm
She’s so pleased when she kills
G Dm
Ah ah ah aaaah ah ah
G Dm Dm
Ah ah ah aaaah ah ah
[Verse 2]
Dm Bb Dm
The moon glared down on a dusty road
F C Dm
Her car round a tree while the headlights glowed
Am Dm
She’s faced down into the mud
Am C Dm
Her mouth’s fillin’ with her sweet, sweet blood
Dm Bb Dm
The smell of gas consumes the air
F C Dm
Her wounds stinging more than she can bear
Am Dm
A match is lit, her body burns
Am C Dm
“You’ll pay for it” she desperately yearns
[Pre-chorus]
Bb
Now justice is done
C
She won’t cheat on anyone
Dm A
And he is on the run
[Chorus]
G Dm
Oh, sweet revenge – (sweet revenge)
G Dm
The taste of blood gives them thrills
G Dm
Oh, sweet revenge
G C Dm
She’s so pleased when she kills
G Dm
Ah ah ah aaaah ah ah
G Dm Dm
Ah ah ah aaaah ah ah
[Solo]
Dm Bb G Dm G Dm
G Bb Dm G C Dm
Dm Bb G Dm G Dm
G Bb Dm G C Dm
Dm Dm Dm Dm
[Bridge]
Dm Bb Dm
Branches sway in the crying wind
F C Dm
Two dark souls feeling proud they’ve sinned
Am Dm
But craving for their salvation
Am Dm
Leaving trails of devastation
Bb
Partners in crime
C
Killing thrills a long time
Dm Asus4 A
Death-row’s the end of the line
[Chorus]
G Dm
Oh, sweet revenge – (sweet revenge)
G Dm
The taste of blood gives them thrills
G Dm
Oh, sweet revenge
G C Dm
There so pleased when she kills
G Dm
Oh, sweet revenge – (sweet revenge)
G Dm
The taste of blood gives them thrills
G Dm
Oh, sweet revenge
G C Dm
They’re so pleased when they kill
G Dm
Ah ah ah aaaah ah ah
G Dm
Ah ah ah aaaah ah ah
G Dm
Ah ah ah aaaah ah ah
G Dm Dm
Ah ah ah aaaah ah ah
[Outro]
Dm Bb G Dm G Dm
G Bb Dm G C Dm
Dm Bb G Dm G Dm
G Bb Dm G C Dm
G Dm
Ah ah ah aaaah ah ah
G Dm
Ah ah ah aaaah ah ah
G Dm
Ah ah ah aaaah ah ah
G Dm Dm
Ah ah ah aaaah ah ah
How to play Sweet Revenge
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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.