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Desperado

Rihanna

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Pop Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
E G A
Em G A

Em   Desperado  G​
ASitting In AEm Old Monte Carlo
A GMan Whose Heart Is Hollow
A  Uh Huh,Em Take It Easy
G  I’m Not TrynAa Go Against You
D  Actually, I’m Going With You

A  Gotta Get Up Out Of Here
And You Ain’t EmLeaving Me BeGhind
I AKnow You Won't,Em Cause We 
Share Common Interests
GYou Need MeA, There Ain’t No 
LEmeaving Me BehGind
ANever Know, No,D Just Want Out Of Here
Yeah, AOnce I'm Gone, 
Ain’t No Going BacEmk

EmIf You Want, 
WeG Could Be ARunaways
EmRunning From Any GSight Of Love
A  Yeah, Yeah,Em There Ain’t Nothing
GThere Ain’t NothinAg Here For Me
DThere Ain’t Nothing Here For Me 
AAnymore
But I Don’t Wanna Be AEmlone

Em   Desperado  G​
ASitting In AnEm Old Monte Carlo
We GBoth Have Had Our Hearts 
ABroke Uh Huh
EmTake It Easy
G  I'm Not Trying TAo Go Against You
D  I Can Be A Lone Wolf Wit Ya

A  Gotta Get Up Out Of Here
And You Ain’t EmLeaving Me BeGhind
I AKnow You Won't,Em Cause We 
Share Common Interests
GYou Need MeA, There Ain’t No 
EmLeaving Me BeGhind
ANever Know, No,D Both Want Out Of Here
Yeah, AOnce We're Gone, 
Ain’t No Going BaEmck

EmIf You Want, GWe Could Be 
RAunaways
EmRunning From Any GSight Of Love
A  Yeah, Yeah,Em There Ain’t Nothing
GThere Ain’t NothinAg Here For Me
DThere Ain’t Nothing Here For 
Me AAnymore
But I Don’t Wanna Be AEmlone

G  DeaAr DesEmperado
G  YeaAh I Don’t Wanna Be 
AlEmone
G  DeaAr DesDperado
A    Yeah I Don’t Wanna Be Alone

EmIf You Want, GWe Could Be 
ARunaways
EmRunning From Any GSight Of Love
A  Yeah, Yeah,Em There Ain’t Nothing
GThere Ain’t NothinAg Here For Me
DThere Ain’t Nothing Here For Me 
AAnymore
But I Don’t Wanna Be AEmlone

Yeah-Yeah-Ah
G  YeaAh-Yeah-Ah
Em  Yeah-Yeah-Ah
G  YeaAh-Yeah-Ah
Em  Yeah-Yeah-Ah
G  YeaAh-Yeah-Ah
D  YeaAh
Also available in: F (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Desperado?

The chords for Desperado are: E, G, A, Em, D

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: E, G, A, Em, D

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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