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Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Rain- drops
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fall and you feel low
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Do you ever feel it's useless
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Do you feel like letting go
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Well do you ever stop and do
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G

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you wonder
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Will the world ever change
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Yes, well just how long
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Will it take to have it all re- arranged
Verse 2
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Tell me why these things are still the same
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Tell me why no one can seem to learn
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from mistakes
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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Take my hand if you don't
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know where you're goin'
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I'll understand- - I've
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lost the way myself
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Oh, won't you, oh don't take that old road,
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it leads to nowhere
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We must return before the clock strikes twelve
Interlude 2
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Verse 4
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Oh, it's so easy to do nothin' when
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you're busy night and day
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Take a step in one direction, ooh yeah
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Take a step the other way
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So, don't quit tryin'

when you stumble
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Don't give up should you fall
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Oh, won't you keep on searchin'
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for the pathway
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That leads you through the wall
Verse 5
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Don't look back or you'll
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be left behind
Bm
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Don't look back or you will never find peace of mind
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Interlude 3
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Verse 6
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Take my hand if you don't know
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where you're goin'
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I'll understand,
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you know I've, I've lost the way myself
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Now listen here, I don't want to,
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I don't want to take that old road it leads to nowhere
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We must re turn before the clock strikes
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twelve
Outro 1
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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • C

  • B

    2

  • Bm

    2

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Desperation by Humble Pie is D major.

The primary chords used in Desperation are D, G, A, C, B, Bm.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Desperation is approximately 73 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Desperation. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Humble Pie.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Desperation to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Desperation by Humble Pie on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.