Turning Tables
Learn how to play Turning Tables by Adele with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
Capo on first fret!
INTRO
Bm7 G Emadd2 G
VERSE I
Bm7 G
Close enough to start a war
Emadd2 G
All that I have is on the floor
Bm7 G
God only knows what we're fighting for
Emadd2 G
All that I say, you always say more
PRE-CHORUS
G Em Em7
I can't keep up with your turning tables
G A
Under your thumb, I can't breathe
[Refrão]
Bm7 G D Em
So I won't let you close enough to hurt me
Bm7 G D Em
No, I won't ask you, you to just desert me
Bm7 G D/F# A
I can't give you, what you think you gave me
Em D G Bm7 G
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
Emadd2 G
To turning tables
VERSE II
Bm7 G
Under haunted skies I see, oooh
Emadd2 G
Where love is lost, your ghost is found
Bm7 G
I braved a hundred storms to leave you
Emadd2 G
As hard as you try, no I will never be knocked down
PRE-CHORUS
G Em Em7
I can't keep up with your turning tables
G A
Under your thumb, I can't breathe
[Refrão]
Bm7 G D Em
So I won't let you close enough to hurt me
Bm7 G D Em
No, I won't ask you, you to just desert me
Bm7 G D/F# A
I can't give you, what you think you gave me
Em D G Bm7 G
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
Emadd2 G
Turning tables
BRIDGE
Bm7 G
Next time I'll be braver, I'll be my own saviour
D Em
When the thunder calls for me
Bm7 G
Next time I'll be braver, I'll be my own saviour
D A
Standing on my own two feet
[Refrão]
Bm7 G D Em
I won't let you close enough to hurt me
Bm7 G D Em
No, I won't ask you, you to just desert me
Bm7 G D/F# A
I can't give you, what you think you gave me
Em D G Bm7 G
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
Emadd2 G
To turning tables
Bm7 G
Turning tables, yeah
Emadd2 G (Bm7)
Turning, ooh.
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How to play Turning Tables
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 Bm7. 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.