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Desperate man chords by
Chris Stamey
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
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He's a Desperate Man

He's a desperate man
C
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He's a desperate man
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G

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He's a desperate man
D
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He's run while you can
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Cause he's a desperate man

He was just 13 when he

pulled his first heist
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G

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Got the silverware and a bag full of ice
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Got a brand new suit,
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now he look nice

He's a desperate man,

he's a desperate man
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C

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He's a desperate man
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He's a desperate man
D
D

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Better run while you can
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Cause he's a desperate man

When he turned 21

He started packin' a gun
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C

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Made his mark at the house
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of the rising sun
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Gluing the stash,
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down only in cash

Check out the post office wall

He's there standing tall
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C

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In all 50 states
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He's the one they hate
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Don't give him a hand
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He's a desperate man

He's a desperate man
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He's a desperate man
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He's a desperate man
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He's a desperate man
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You better run while you can
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Cause he's a desperate man
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You better run while you can
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Cause he's a desperate man
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • A

  • E

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Desperate man by Chris stamey is A major.

The primary chords used in Desperate man are A, D, E, B, F#.

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

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

The tempo of Desperate man is approximately 133 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Desperate man 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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