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Heaven Help the Devil chords by
Gordon Lightfoot
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Key: F# major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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In this land of chance
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do we know right from wrong
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Even at a glance we know
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the road is long
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We don't owe a single thing to anyone
Verse 2
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Most of us do not believe in come what may
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Everything we fought for
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was in vain they say
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Even when called upon to
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throw our lives away
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We have been captured by the
Verse 3
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thieves of the night
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Held for ransom if you please
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Heaven help the devil may he have a few
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unpleasnt memories
Verse 4
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In these times of trial and uncertainty
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I have thought what does this
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freedom mean to me
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Is it just some long for
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gotten fantasy
Verse 5
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Our love for each other
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may not be explained
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We live in a world where tears
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must fall like rain
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Most of us don't wish to
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cause each other pain
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We have been captured by the
Verse 6
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thieves of the night
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Held for ransom if you please
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Heaven help the devil may he have a few
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unpleasnt memories
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Verse 7
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To every unsung hero in the universe
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To those who roam the skies and
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those who roam the earth
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To all good men of reason
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may they never thirst
Verse 8
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We have wings to guide us
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through the timeless sea
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And faith that will remain
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through all eternity
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We try to be helpful to the ones in need
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We have been captured by the
Verse 9
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thieves of the night
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Held for ransom if you please
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Heaven help the devil may he have
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a few unpleasant memories
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • C

  • G

  • A

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Heaven Help the Devil by Gordon Lightfoot is F# major.

The primary chords used in Heaven Help the Devil are F#, E, B, C#.

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

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

The tempo of Heaven Help the Devil is approximately 92 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Heaven Help the Devil 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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