Paolo Nutini - Desperation: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Desperation" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
C# G# Desperation has a funny worth Cm C# Eyes rolling forward at the mind's rebirth G# Desperation is a friend at hand Cm C# A reach for touch in this arid land Chorus: C# G# Oh, but you, you know what you do Cm C# Yeah, you, and your dancing shoes G# Oh, you, so good at writing tomorrow Cm C# You do anything you want to Desperation is the things we miss It's the asteroid, it's the final kiss Desperation is the disconnect The warring sighs for some self-respect Chorus: Oh, but you, you are so beautifully wired Oh, yeah you, and your dancing shoes Oh, you, so good at being desired You do anything you want to C# G# Everythin' we miss Cm C# Everythin' we miss Desperation was my sanctuary The Empire State of my sanity Desperation is a counter-strike Against the giants and the rats alike Chorus: Oh, but you, you go clear of the shadows Yeah, you, and your dancing shoes Oh, you, so good at writing tomorrow Would you, take me with you? You Fm G# D# Desperation Fm G# D# Desperation Fm G# D# Desperation Fm G# D# Desperation Fm Desperation G# D# Desperation Fm G# D# Desperation You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsCm  C#  D#  Fm  G#  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 "Desperation" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Desperation" by Paolo Nutini.