The Damned
View chords used in this chart
|Em A |Em A
|Em A |G Em A
[Verse]
Em
You say you’re gonna help me
A
I see things in a way that’s too real
Em A
I really wanna trust you but I know you already made my deal
Em F#m A
I’ve been driving all night, been running from the truth
Em G
And I’m stuck down in Rosemead trying to cut loose
[Solo]
|Em |D A
|Em |A
[Verse]
Em A
You’ve got all your believers
D Em G A
Your water’s running blue but your hands are stained in red
Em A G
Somehow I believe you but I know you manipulate the truth
Em G A G
The weight is getting heavy and I don’t know what I should do
Em G A
You got me wrapped up somehow I’m so confused
A Em
But if you lead me to the fire I’m gonna light the fuse
Em G A Em D A
A shrine for believers to hide what you can’t escape
A Em A
It all looks so good with the lights off
A D Em G A
You say ‘let me slip into your deepest dream and I will show you love’
[Chorus]
D G Em D G
God damn me for believing in you
D G Em A
God damn your system makes me do the things I do
G Em D G
Sink your knife it’s your nature to be cruel
G Em D Em
God damn me for believing in you
|Em |A Bm |Em |A
Oh’ I’m the damned
[Verse]
Em A
I’m right where you want me and I know I’m stuck in my shoes
G Em G D A
I thought I was a rich man but now I’m broke from paying dues
Em D A Bm
You’re not a savior and now I know…
Em A G
When you belong to the unknown, they never let you go
Em D A Em D A
A shrine for believers… I know that I can’t escape
A Em A
It always looks so good with the lights off
A D Em
Won't you let me slip into your darkest dream…
G A
I would love you to love me
[Chorus]
D G Em D G A
God damn me for believing in you
D G Em A A Bm
God damn your system makes me do the things I do
G Em D G
Sink your knife it’s your nature to be cruel
D Em D Em
God damn me for believing in you
[Solo]
|Em |Em G
|Em |D G
|Em |Em |Em |Em Bm
|Em |G D |Em G |G Bm
|Em G |G G |Em G |Em G
[Chorus]
D G Em A G
God damn me for believing in you
D G Em A
God damn your system makes me do the things I do
Em G G
Sink your knife it’s your nature to be cruel
D Em D G
God damn me for believing in you
[Outro]
|Em Em
G D Em D Em
Ohhh I’m the Damned… Will you ever let me go?
D Em D G G Em |Em
Ohhhhh I am the Damneda
How to play The Damned
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.