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

Intro 1

E

C#7/G#

A6

B7

E

C#7/G#

A6

B7

Verse 1
E E 
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C#9 C#9 
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I've lost my cool I'm not sure how to act
A6 A6 
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B7 B7 
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Not even sure how I can keep my pride intact
C#m C#m 
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C#mMaj7 C#mMaj7 
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Well, I     don't know if this        is it
C#m7 C#m7 
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F#7 F#7 
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But    can't you see
A A 
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No, I'm not falling for you
A6 A6 
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B7 B7 
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So, please have mercy on  me

Chorus 1
E E 
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C#7 C#7 
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'Cause it's not romantic I swear
A6 A6 
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B7 B7 
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I'm not gasping for air
E E 
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C#7 C#7 
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I want you to be here
A6 A6 
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B7 B7 
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But please don't come near
C#m C#m 
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C#m/C C#m/C 
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'Cause even  though I'm pretty   sure
C#m7 C#m7 
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F#7/Bb F#7/Bb 
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my head's exploding
A A 
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B7 B7 
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I'm not ready for hand-holding
E E 
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C#7 C#7 
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It's not love, I     swear
A6 A6 
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B7 B7 
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It might be closer to despair

Interlude 1

E

C#7/G#

A6

B7

E

C#7/G#

A6

B7

Verse 2
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No, I don't want you to teach me
C#7 C#7 
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how to dance
A6 A6 
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Get your heart away from me
B7 B7 
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You'll put me into a trance
C#m C#m 
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C#mMaj7 C#mMaj7 
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And even  though I think       about you
C#m7 C#m7 
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F#7 F#7 
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day    and night
A A 
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I'm not sure if this whole love thing
A6 A6 
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B7 B7 
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Sounds quite right

Chorus 2
E E 
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C#7 C#7 
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'Cause it's not romantic I swear
A6 A6 
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B7 B7 
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I'm not gasping for air
E E 
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C#7 C#7 
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I want you to be here
A6 A6 
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B7 B7 
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But please don't come near
C#m C#m 
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C#m/C C#m/C 
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'Cause even  though I'm pretty   sure
C#m7 C#m7 
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F#7/Bb F#7/Bb 
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my head's exploding
A A 
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B7 B7 
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I'm not ready for hand-holding
E E 
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C#7 C#7 
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It's not love, I     swear
A6 A6 
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B7 B7 
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It might be closer to despair

Interlude 2

E

C#7/G#

A6

B7

E

C#7/G#

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B7

Outro 1
C#m C#m 
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C#m/C C#m/C 
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'Cause even  though I'm pretty   sure my
C#m7 C#m7 
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F#7/Bb F#7/Bb 
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head's exploding
A A 
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B7 B7 
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I'm not ready for hand-holding
E E 
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C#7 C#7 
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It's not love, I     swear
A A 
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It might be
Am Am 
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Closer
B7 B7 
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E E 
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C#7/G# C#7/G# 
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A6 A6 
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B7 B7 
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To  despair
E E 
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C#7/G# C#7/G# 
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A6 A6 
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B7 B7 
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E E 
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TunerE A D G B E

ChordsE C#7/G# A6 B7 C#9...

Chords

E
C#7/G#
A6
B7
C#9
C#m
C#mMaj7
C#m7
F#7
A
C#7
C#m/C
F#7/Bb
Am
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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

E: 0-2-2-1-0-0
C#7/G#: 4-x-3-4-2-x
A6: x-0-2-2-2-2
B7: x-2-1-2-0-2
C#9: x-4-3-4-4-x
C#m: x-4-6-6-5-x
C#mMaj7: x-4-6-5-5-x
C#m7: x-4-6-4-5-x
F#7: 2-4-2-3-2-2
A: x-0-2-2-2-0
C#7: x-4-6-4-6-x
C#m/C: x-3-6-6-5-x
F#7/Bb: 6-x-4-6-5-x
Am: x-0-2-2-1-0

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 4

4

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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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