Despair chords by
Leo. (Official Version)
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Key: C majorDifficulty: Advanced

Intro 1

A

F#7/C#

D6

E7

A

F#7/C#

D6

E7

Verse 1
A A 
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F#9 F#9 
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I've lost my cool I'm not sure how to act
D6 D6 
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E7 E7 
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Not even sure how I can keep my pride intact
F#m F#m 
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F#mMaj7 F#mMaj7 
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Well, I     don't know if this        is it
F#m7 F#m7 
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B7 B7 
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But    can't you see
D D 
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No, I'm not falling for you
D6 D6 
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E7 E7 
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So, please have mercy on  me

Chorus 1
A A 
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F#7 F#7 
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'Cause it's not romantic I swear
D6 D6 
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E7 E7 
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I'm not gasping for air
A A 
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F#7 F#7 
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I want you to be here
D6 D6 
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E7 E7 
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But please don't come near
F#m F#m 
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F#m/F F#m/F 
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'Cause even  though I'm pretty   sure
F#m7 F#m7 
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B7/Eb B7/Eb 
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my head's exploding
D D 
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E7 E7 
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I'm not ready for hand-holding
A A 
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F#7 F#7 
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It's not love, I     swear
D6 D6 
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E7 E7 
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It might be closer to despair

Interlude 1

A

F#7/C#

D6

E7

A

F#7/C#

D6

E7

Verse 2
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No, I don't want you to teach me
F#7 F#7 
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how to dance
D6 D6 
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Get your heart away from me
E7 E7 
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You'll put me into a trance
F#m F#m 
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F#mMaj7 F#mMaj7 
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And even  though I think       about you
F#m7 F#m7 
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B7 B7 
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day    and night
D D 
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I'm not sure if this whole love thing
D6 D6 
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E7 E7 
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Sounds quite right

Chorus 2
A A 
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F#7 F#7 
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'Cause it's not romantic I swear
D6 D6 
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E7 E7 
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I'm not gasping for air
A A 
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F#7 F#7 
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I want you to be here
D6 D6 
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E7 E7 
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But please don't come near
F#m F#m 
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F#m/F F#m/F 
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'Cause even  though I'm pretty   sure
F#m7 F#m7 
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B7/Eb B7/Eb 
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my head's exploding
D D 
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E7 E7 
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I'm not ready for hand-holding
A A 
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F#7 F#7 
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It's not love, I     swear
D6 D6 
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E7 E7 
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It might be closer to despair

Interlude 2

A

F#7/C#

D6

E7

A

F#7/C#

D6

E7

Outro 1
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F#m/F F#m/F 
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'Cause even  though I'm pretty   sure my
F#m7 F#m7 
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B7/Eb B7/Eb 
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head's exploding
D D 
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E7 E7 
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I'm not ready for hand-holding
A A 
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F#7 F#7 
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It's not love, I     swear
D D 
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It might be
Dm Dm 
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Closer
E7 E7 
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A A 
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F#7/C# F#7/C# 
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D6 D6 
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E7 E7 
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To  despair
A A 
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F#7/C# F#7/C# 
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D6 D6 
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E7 E7 
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A A 
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TunerE A D G B E

ChordsA F#7/C# D6 E7 F#9...

Chords

A
F#7/C#
D6
E7
F#9
F#m
F#mMaj7
F#m7
B7
D
F#7
F#m/F
B7/Eb
Dm
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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

A: x-0-2-2-2-0
F#7/C#: x-4-4-3-5-x
D6: x-x-0-2-0-2
E7: 0-2-0-1-0-0
F#9: 2-4-2-3-2-4
F#m: 2-4-4-2-2-2
F#mMaj7: 2-x-3-2-2-x
F#m7: 2-4-2-2-2-2
B7: x-2-1-2-0-2
D: x-x-0-2-3-2
F#7: 2-4-2-3-2-2
F#m/F: x-x-3-2-2-2
B7/Eb: x-x-1-2-0-2
Dm: x-x-0-2-3-1

Capo: No capo

Transpose: -3

-3

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This is the definitive original version of Despair by Leo., transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of C major. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Leo..

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