Desperation chords by
Steppenwolf

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Key: B major•

Intro 1

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

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C

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G

G

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C

C

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D

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C

C

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G

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D

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C

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G

G

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Verse 1

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D

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When rain drops

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C

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G

G

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fall and you feel low

Gm

Gm

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Ah, do you ever think it's useless

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G

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Do you ever feel like letting go

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D

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C

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Do you ever sit and do you wonder

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G

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Will the world ever change

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D

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C

C

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And just how long will it take

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G

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To have it all re arranged

Verse 2

E

E

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C

C

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G

G

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Tell me why these things are still the same

E

E

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C

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Tell me why no one can seem to

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F

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Am

Am

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G

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C

C

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learn from mistakes

Verse 3

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D

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C

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Take my hand if you don't

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know where you're goin'

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D

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I'll understand,

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C

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G

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I've lost the way myself

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D

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Oh, don't take that old road

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C

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G

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it leads to nowhere

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D

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C

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G

G

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We must leave before the clock strikes twelve

Interlude 1

G

G

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C

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F

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C

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G

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C

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F

F

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C

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G

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C

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G

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D

D

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C

C

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G

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D

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C

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G

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Verse 4

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It's so easy to do nothin'

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C

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When you're busy

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G

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night and day

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D

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Take a step in one direction

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C

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G

G

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And take a step the other way

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D

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So don't stop tryin'

C

C

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when you stumble

G

G

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Don't give up should you fall

D

D

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C

C

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Keep on searchin' for the passway

G

G

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That will lead you through the wall

E

E

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Don't look back or you'll

C

C

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G

G

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be left behind

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E

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C

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Am

Am

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G

G

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Don't look back or you will never find peace of mind

Outro 1

C

C

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Am

Am

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C

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F

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G

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D

D

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D

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

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B ₁

E ₂

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D ₃

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Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

E ₂

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A ₂

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D ₃

G ₄

G ₃

B ₃

B ₃

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G ₄

C ₄

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CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

B ₄

D ₅

E ₁

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D ₂

G ₂

Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

G ₃

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E ₅

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E ₄

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C ₃

G ₃

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

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B ₃

B ₃

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G ₄

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CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

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D ₅

E ₁

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Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

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G ₂

G ₃

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A ₄

E ₅

C ₃

G ₃

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C ₂

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Balalaika Tuner

E ₄

E ₄

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G ₄

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

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Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

Chords

G
C
D
Gm
E
F
Am

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Desperation by Steppenwolf is B major.

The primary chords used in Desperation are B, E, F#, Bm, G#, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, F#, Bm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Desperation is approximately 81 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 Steppenwolf.

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.

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