Temptation
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I've never been closer
I've tried to understand
That certain feeling
Carved by another's hand
But it's too late to hesitate
We can't keep on living like this
G A# C
Leave no track
G A# C
Don't look back
A# G# F G
All I desire
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
Keep climbing higher and higher
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
Adorable creatures
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
With unacceptable features
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
And trouble is coming
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
It's just the high cost of loving
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
And you can take it or leave it
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
But you'd better believe it
G# G {x4}
Bass:
E C#
You've got to make me an offer
A# G#
That cannot be ignored
E C#
So let's head for home now
A# G#
Everything I'll have is yours
E C#
Step by step and day by day
A# G#
Every second counts I can't break away
G A# C
Leave no trace
G A# C
Gaurd your face
A# G# F G
Full of desire
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
Keep climbing higher and higher
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
And you can take it or leave it
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
But you'd better believe it
{yeah}
{Solo} C G# A# C A# G# A#
(Girl)
C
Step by step
And day by day
G#
Every second counts
G
I can't break away
C A#
Keep us from temptation
A# A# G D# A#
Keep us from temptation{x2}
A# A# G D# A#
Lead us not into temptation
A# G# F G
Trying to find it
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
You've got to get up behind it
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
Put your dime in the hot slot
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
But it's a million to one shot
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
You think you're right now
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
Your gonna make it tonight now
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
Give me a breakdown
Em
Temptation
A# G# F G
Because it's time for a shakedown
Em
A# G# F G {x16}
Temptation {x16}
{female laughter}
{bY:eRiiK}
How to play Temptation
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.