The Devil Gets His Dues
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Intro:
C G C B C
verse 1
C F C
Well a you think you're the hottest thing a going
F G7 C
The way things come to you you think you're in
F C
But one of these days that wind's a gonna start blowing
F G7 C
You may not lose but big boy you won't win
[Refrão] F C B C
Cause the devil gets his dues and you'll start paying
F C B C
When he collects you know you've pay your debt
F C B C
The devil gets his dues like I been a saying
F G7 C
You'll hurt just like you've hurt me you can bet
Solo
C G C B C
verse 2
C F C
When it comes to love you've read the devil's menu
F G7 C
And you brag a lot that you just can't be hurt
F C
You're not the only one who knows a trick or two
F G7 C
Some day I might rub your face in the dirt
verse 3
C F C
Well your little play house is a sitting on sticks of dynamite
F G7 C
I might get mad tonight and light the fuse
F C
If you come in and find out that my dog bites
F G7 C
You'll know the devil's here collecting dues
[Refrão] F C B C
Cause the devil gets his dues and you'll start paying
F C B C
When he collects you know you've pay your debt
F C B C
The devil gets his dues like I been a saying
F G7 C
You'll hurt just like you've hurt me you can bet
Outro
C G C B C
How to play The Devil Gets His Dues
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.