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Bitter Honey chords by
Jackie Deshannon
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
A
A

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D
D

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A
A

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I should have known
F#m
F#m
2

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You would treat me this way

I should have known
G#dim
G#dim
6

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E
E

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I should've stayed alone
Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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Verse 2

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A

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D

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A

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Now, if I just use my head
F#m
F#m
2

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I have since you're away

If only somehow
E
E

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I knew what I know now
Asus4
Asus4

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Verse 3
A
A

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F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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Your love is bitter honey
E
E

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B
B
2

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E
E

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B
B
2

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Sweet and sour

Bitter honey
E
E

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B
B
2

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E
E

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B
B
2

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A sometimes thing

Bitter honey
E
E

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B
B
2

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E
E

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I know your power

I asked you to leave
G#dim
G#dim
6

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But I never let you
A
A

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I learned to forgive
D
D

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But not forget you
Verse 4
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A

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It must be love
F#m
F#m
2

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That has kept me this way
G#dim
G#dim
6

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It made me your slave
E
E

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It made me behave
A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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Verse 5

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A

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D
D

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A

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Oh, it's not love at its best
F#m
F#m
2

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But it could be some day

I'll wait and I'll see
G#dim
G#dim
6

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E
E

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'Cause you're worth
A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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F#
F#
2

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it to me
Verse 6
B
B
2

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Your love is bitter honey
E
E

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B
B
2

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E

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B
B
2

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Sweet and sour

Bitter honey
E
E

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B
B
2

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E
E

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B
B
2

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A sometimes thing

Bitter honey
E
E

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B
B
2

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E
E

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I know your power

I asked you to leave
G#dim
G#dim
6

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But I never let you
A
A

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I learned to forgive
F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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But I can't forget you
E
E

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Bitter honey Sweet,
Verse 7
B
B
2

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E
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B
B
2

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sweet and sour

Bitter honey
E
E

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B
B
2

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E
E

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B
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2

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A sometimes thing

Bitter honey
E
E

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B
B
2

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E

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I know your power

I asked you to leave
G#dim
G#dim
6

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G#m
G#m
4

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G#dim
G#dim
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But I never let you
Asus4
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A
A

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I'm gonna forgive
F#
F#
2

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B
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2

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But not forget you
Verse 8
B
B
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Bitter honey

Sweet and sour

Bitter honey

A sometimes thing

Bitter honey

I know your power

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • D

  • F#m

    2

  • G#dim

    6

  • E

  • Asus4

  • F#

    2

  • B

    2

  • G#m

    4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Bitter Honey by Jackie DeShannon is E major.

The primary chords used in Bitter Honey are B, E, Abm, Bbdim, Gb, Cbsus4.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, Abm, Bbdim, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Bitter Honey is approximately 113 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Bitter Honey using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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