That Ole Devil Called Love
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Introd. Bm Bm7/E Dm6 E7/13
Fdim E7 Bm5-/7 Fdim A7M A7+(9)
It's that ole devil called love again
F#7 C#m5-/7 Gdim F#7
Gets behind me and keeps giving me that shock again
Bm Bm7/E Dm6 E7/13
Puttin' rain in my eyes, tears in my dreams
A6 F#m
And rocks in my heart
Fdim E7 Bm5-/7 Fdim A7M A7+(9)
It's that sly ole son of a gun again
F#7 C#m5-/7 Gdim F#7
He keeps telling me that I'm the lucky one again
Bm Bm7/E Dm6 E7/13
But I still have that rain, still have those tears
Bm5-/7 A
And those rocks in my heart
[Ponte]
D9 Fdim E7 A7M A#m9
Suppose I didn't stay ran away, wouldn't play
D9 E7/13 Bm5-/7 A7+(9)
The devil what a potion he would brew
B7 F7 B7 E7/9 Cdim E7/9
He'd follow me around, build me up, tear me down
D9 Dm6 F7 E7
Till I'd be so bewildered, I wouldn't know what to do
Fdim E7 Bm5-/7 Fdim A7M A7+(9)
Might as well give up the fight again
F#7 C#m5-/7 Gdim F#7
I know darn well he'll convince me that he's right again
D7M Dm6 Bm5-/7 Fdim E7/13
When he sings that sorry song, I just gotta tag along
D9 E7 Bm5-/7 A
With that ole devil called love
How to play That Ole Devil Called Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.