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

Intro 1

Eb

C7/G

Ab6

Bb7

Eb

C7/G

Ab6

Bb7

Verse 1
Eb Eb 
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C9 C9 
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I've lost my cool I'm not sure how to act
Ab6 Ab6 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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Not even  sure how I can keep my pride intact
Cm Cm 
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CmMaj7 CmMaj7 
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Well, I   don't know if this      is it
Cm7 Cm7 
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F7 F7 
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But   can't you see
Ab Ab 
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No, I'm not falling for you
Ab6 Ab6 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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So, please have mercy on    me

Chorus 1
Eb Eb 
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C7 C7 
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'Cause it's not romantic I swear
Ab6 Ab6 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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I'm not   gasping for air
Eb Eb 
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C7 C7 
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I want you to be here
Ab6 Ab6 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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But please don't come  near
Cm Cm 
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Cm/B Cm/B 
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'Cause even though I'm pretty sure
Cm7 Cm7 
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F7/A F7/A 
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my head's exploding
Ab Ab 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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I'm not ready for   hand-holding
Eb Eb 
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C7 C7 
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It's not love, I   swear
Ab6 Ab6 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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It might be closer to despair

Interlude 1

Eb

C7/G

Ab6

Bb7

Eb

C7/G

Ab6

Bb7

Verse 2
Eb Eb 
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No, I don't want you to teach me
C7 C7 
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how to dance
Ab6 Ab6 
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Get your heart away from me
Bb7 Bb7 
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You'll put me into  a trance
Cm Cm 
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CmMaj7 CmMaj7 
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And even though I think     about you
Cm7 Cm7 
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F7 F7 
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day   and night
Ab Ab 
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I'm not sure if this whole love thing
Ab6 Ab6 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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Sounds quite right

Chorus 2
Eb Eb 
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C7 C7 
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'Cause it's not romantic I swear
Ab6 Ab6 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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I'm not   gasping for air
Eb Eb 
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C7 C7 
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I want you to be here
Ab6 Ab6 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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But please don't come  near
Cm Cm 
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Cm/B Cm/B 
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'Cause even though I'm pretty sure
Cm7 Cm7 
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F7/A F7/A 
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my head's exploding
Ab Ab 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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I'm not ready for   hand-holding
Eb Eb 
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C7 C7 
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It's not love, I   swear
Ab6 Ab6 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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It might be closer to despair

Interlude 2

Eb

C7/G

Ab6

Bb7

Eb

C7/G

Ab6

Bb7

Outro 1
Cm Cm 
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Cm/B Cm/B 
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'Cause even though I'm pretty sure my
Cm7 Cm7 
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F7/A F7/A 
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head's exploding
Ab Ab 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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I'm not ready for   hand-holding
Eb Eb 
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C7 C7 
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It's not love, I   swear
Ab Ab 
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It might be
Abm Abm 
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Closer
Bb7 Bb7 
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Eb Eb 
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C7/G C7/G 
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Ab6 Ab6 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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To    despair
Eb Eb 
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C7/G C7/G 
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Ab6 Ab6 
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Bb7 Bb7 
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Eb Eb 
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TunerE A D G B E

ChordsEb C7/G Ab6 Bb7 C9...

Chords

Eb
C7/G
Ab6
Bb7
C9
Cm
CmMaj7
Cm7
F7
Ab
C7
Cm/B
F7/A
Abm
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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Eb: x-6-8-8-8-x
C7/G: 3-x-2-3-1-x
Ab6: 4-x-3-5-4-x
Bb7: x-1-3-1-3-x
C9: x-3-2-3-3-x
Cm: x-3-5-5-4-x
CmMaj7: x-3-5-4-4-x
Cm7: x-3-5-3-4-x
F7: 1-3-1-2-1-1
Ab: 4-6-6-5-4-4
C7: x-3-2-3-1-x
Cm/B: x-2-5-5-4-x
F7/A: 5-x-3-5-4-x
Abm: 4-6-6-4-4-4

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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