Billy Talent - Devil on My Shoulder: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Devil on My Shoulder" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Devil on My Shoulder Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Billy Talent

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Devil on My Shoulder" smoothly on your guitar.

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Am        A#
As I get closer
C#             Dm
my dreams get farther
Am            A#
I climb that ladder
C#              Dm
but you kick it over
Am           A#
Thirsty for water
C#           Dm
you give me vinegar
Am                 A#
When I drink your medicine
C#                Dm7  Em F
it just makes me sicker

        Gm      Dm
I dug a hole so deep
           Gm             Dm
I'm gonna drown in my mistakes
            Gm      Dm
Can't even sell my soul
          Am                  A#
Cause it ain't worth shit to take

Chorus:
          Dm    F  Am
I got the devil on my
 Gm       A        Dm
shoulder (over and over)
           Dm
And I just can't sink
FAm Gm      A         Dm
any lower (lower and lower)
               Dm
The hounds of hell are
F   Am   Gm       A          Dm
getting closer (closer and closer)
          Dm    F
I got the devil on
Am  Gm       Am       A#
my shoulder (over and over)

Follow the rainbow, my lucky omen
There ain’t no pot of gold, just copper tokens
I found the key to life, the lock was broken
All my accomplishments are best left unspoken

I dug a hole so deep
I’m gonna drown in my mistakes
Can’t even sell my soul
‘Cause it ain’t worth shit to take

Chorus

A            A#
  My horror story
Dm         Em F
  is nearly over
A            A#
  I said I'm sorry
Dm          Em F
  but I was sober
A           A#
  I beg for mercy
Dm           Em      F
  from my infernal friend
A              A#
  The one that drops
         Dm         Em F
the nails  into my coffin

          Dm    F  Am  Gm     Am F Gm Dm
I got the devil on my shoulder
          Dm    F  Am  Gm     Am F Gm Dm
I got the devil on my shoulder



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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

Am

Guitar chord Am

A#

Guitar chord A#

C#

Guitar chord C#

Dm

Guitar chord Dm

Dm7

Guitar chord Dm7

Em

Guitar chord Em

F

Guitar chord F

Gm

Guitar chord Gm

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Devil on My Shoulder" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Devil on My Shoulder" by Billy Talent.