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Desperado

Rihanna

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Desperado by Rihanna in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Pop Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
A C D
Am C D

Am   Desperado  C​
DSitting In AAm Old Monte Carlo
A CMan Whose Heart Is Hollow
D  Uh Huh,Am Take It Easy
C  I’m Not TrynDa Go Against You
G  Actually, I’m Going With You

D  Gotta Get Up Out Of Here
And You Ain’t AmLeaving Me BeChind
I DKnow You Won't,Am Cause We 
Share Common Interests
CYou Need MeD, There Ain’t No 
LAmeaving Me BehCind
DNever Know, No,G Just Want Out Of Here
Yeah, DOnce I'm Gone, 
Ain’t No Going BacAmk

AmIf You Want, 
WeC Could Be DRunaways
AmRunning From Any CSight Of Love
D  Yeah, Yeah,Am There Ain’t Nothing
CThere Ain’t NothinDg Here For Me
GThere Ain’t Nothing Here For Me 
DAnymore
But I Don’t Wanna Be AAmlone

Am   Desperado  C​
DSitting In AnAm Old Monte Carlo
We CBoth Have Had Our Hearts 
DBroke Uh Huh
AmTake It Easy
C  I'm Not Trying TDo Go Against You
G  I Can Be A Lone Wolf Wit Ya

D  Gotta Get Up Out Of Here
And You Ain’t AmLeaving Me BeChind
I DKnow You Won't,Am Cause We 
Share Common Interests
CYou Need MeD, There Ain’t No 
AmLeaving Me BeChind
DNever Know, No,G Both Want Out Of Here
Yeah, DOnce We're Gone, 
Ain’t No Going BaAmck

AmIf You Want, CWe Could Be 
RDunaways
AmRunning From Any CSight Of Love
D  Yeah, Yeah,Am There Ain’t Nothing
CThere Ain’t NothinDg Here For Me
GThere Ain’t Nothing Here For 
Me DAnymore
But I Don’t Wanna Be AAmlone

C  DeaDr DesAmperado
C  YeaDh I Don’t Wanna Be 
AlAmone
C  DeaDr DesGperado
D    Yeah I Don’t Wanna Be Alone

AmIf You Want, CWe Could Be 
DRunaways
AmRunning From Any CSight Of Love
D  Yeah, Yeah,Am There Ain’t Nothing
CThere Ain’t NothinDg Here For Me
GThere Ain’t Nothing Here For Me 
DAnymore
But I Don’t Wanna Be AAmlone

Yeah-Yeah-Ah
C  YeaDh-Yeah-Ah
Am  Yeah-Yeah-Ah
C  YeaDh-Yeah-Ah
Am  Yeah-Yeah-Ah
C  YeaDh-Yeah-Ah
G  YeaDh
Also available in: F (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Desperado?

The chords for Desperado are: A, C, D, Am, G

What is the original key of Desperado?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing Desperado?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Desperado in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Desperado be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Desperado on ukulele?

Chord Desperado can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Desperado?

Desperado uses 5 chords: A, C, D, Am, G

What is the easiest way to play Desperado?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Desperado released in?

Desperado was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Desperado?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Desperado to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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