Condemnation Chords
by Depeche Mode
Condemnation by Depeche Mode is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, F, E, E7, G and Am. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
INTRO: C // /F C
{1}
C
Condemnation
E E7
Tried
F
Here on the stand
With the book in my hand
G
And truth on my side
C
Accusations
E E7
Lies
F
Hand me my sentence
I'll show no repentance
G
I'll suffer with pride
{2}
F
If for honesty
Am E
You want apologies
C
I don't sympathize
F
If for kindness
Am E
You substitute blindness
C F C // F C
Please open your eyes
{1}
Condemnation
Why
Because my duty
Was always to beauty
And that was my crime
{1}
Feel elation
High
To know I can trust this
Fix of injustice
Time after time
{2}
If you see purity
As immaturity
Well it's no surprise
If for kindness
You substitute blindness
Please open your eyes