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Desperado

Rihanna

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

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

Cm   Desperado  D#​
FSitting In ACm Old Monte Carlo
A D#Man Whose Heart Is Hollow
F  Uh Huh,Cm Take It Easy
D#  I’m Not TrynaF Go Against You
A#  Actually, I’m Going With You

F  Gotta Get Up Out Of Here
And You Ain’t CmLeaving Me BeD#hind
I FKnow You Won't,Cm Cause We 
Share Common Interests
D#You Need Me,F There Ain’t No 
LCmeaving Me BehD#ind
FNever Know, No,A# Just Want Out Of Here
Yeah, FOnce I'm Gone, 
Ain’t No Going BacCmk

CmIf You Want, 
WeD# Could Be RFunaways
CmRunning From Any D#Sight Of Love
F  Yeah, Yeah,Cm There Ain’t Nothing
D#There Ain’t NothingF Here For Me
A#There Ain’t Nothing Here For Me 
FAnymore
But I Don’t Wanna Be ACmlone

Cm   Desperado  D#​
FSitting In AnCm Old Monte Carlo
We D#Both Have Had Our Hearts 
FBroke Uh Huh
CmTake It Easy
D#  I'm Not Trying ToF Go Against You
A#  I Can Be A Lone Wolf Wit Ya

F  Gotta Get Up Out Of Here
And You Ain’t CmLeaving Me BeD#hind
I FKnow You Won't,Cm Cause We 
Share Common Interests
D#You Need Me,F There Ain’t No 
CmLeaving Me BeD#hind
FNever Know, No,A# Both Want Out Of Here
Yeah, FOnce We're Gone, 
Ain’t No Going BaCmck

CmIf You Want, D#We Could Be 
RFunaways
CmRunning From Any D#Sight Of Love
F  Yeah, Yeah,Cm There Ain’t Nothing
D#There Ain’t NothingF Here For Me
A#There Ain’t Nothing Here For 
Me FAnymore
But I Don’t Wanna Be ACmlone

D#  DearF DespCmerado
D#  YeahF I Don’t Wanna Be 
AlCmone
D#  DearF DespA#erado
F    Yeah I Don’t Wanna Be Alone

CmIf You Want, D#We Could Be 
FRunaways
CmRunning From Any D#Sight Of Love
F  Yeah, Yeah,Cm There Ain’t Nothing
D#There Ain’t NothingF Here For Me
A#There Ain’t Nothing Here For Me 
FAnymore
But I Don’t Wanna Be ACmlone

Yeah-Yeah-Ah
D#  YeahF-Yeah-Ah
Cm  Yeah-Yeah-Ah
D#  YeahF-Yeah-Ah
Cm  Yeah-Yeah-Ah
D#  YeahF-Yeah-Ah
A#  YeahF​
Also available in: F (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Desperado?

The chords for Desperado are: C, D#, F, Cm, A#

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: C, D#, F, Cm, A#

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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