The Devil You Know
Split Enz
Learn how to play The Devil You Know by Split Enz with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
A6sus2 x04400
[Verse 1]
Esus4 E C#m A G#m A6sus2
I long to see the other side of things
E C#m A G#m A6sus2
Hung on the cliff, in search of something big
E C#m A G#m A6sus2
I can’t look down, I can only retreat
E C#m A G#m A6sus2
Who knows one day I’ll dive into the sea
[Chorus]
A B A B E D
Here we all are sitting like fools
E C#m G#m
Stuck by the rules of fate
A B A B E D
Is what we are what we’ve grown to believe
E C#m G#m A6sus2
Better the devil you know
[Verse 2]
Esus4 E C#m A G#m A6sus2
Live for the day we throw caution to the wind
E C#m A G#m A6sus2
All we need is the courage to begin
E C#m A G#m A6sus2
I might get hurt but never be scared again
E C#m A G#m A6sus2
At once to feel the pleasure and the pain
[Bridge]
Am G Am Em
Into the city, into the city every day
Am G F Bb
Into the city, piling through the factory gates
Am G Am Em
It’s not easy, it’s not easy to escape
Am G F Bb Em
All the decisions, that you’ve already made
[Verse 3]
Esus4 E C#m A G#m A6sus2
I long to see the other side of things
E C#m A G#m A6sus2
Hung on the cliff, in search of something big
E C#m A G#m A6sus2
I can’t look down, I can only retreat
E C#m A G#m A6sus2
Who knows one day I’ll dive into the sea
[Chorus]
A B A B E D
Here we all are sitting like fools
E C#m G#m
Stuck by the rules of fate
A B A B E D
Is what we are what we’ve grown to believe
E C#m C#
Better the devil you know
C#sus4 C#sus2
Slowly repeat these 2 chords a number of times before finishing on C#
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How to play The Devil You Know
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 E. 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.