desperate Chords
desperate by Dime Store Prophets is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Em. It uses the chords Em, A, C, G and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Em (x4)
Em Em
Take these hands, I don't know what to do.
Break these arms, I'm broken without you.
A Em
I stayed away all night, and I didn't even call.
I'm rich with explanation, not at all.
C G
Chorus:
G D C G
If it ever comes down to this, I want to be faithful. (x2)
C
Take these lips, they've touched the lips of fools.
Bind these eyes, I've stolen all her jewels.
I'm a barren man, my will has all run dry.
Don't look at me that way, oh God, don't cry
I will try
C G
Chorus
G D C
So I gave my heart away for anyone to break, strip me down, I am naked.
G D C
I knew there was hell to pay, but I did it anyway...
Chorus
G D C
So I gave my heart away for anyone to break true, you're always true.
G D C
I know there was hell to pay, but you took me anyway...
Chorus