The Killers - Desperate Things: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Desperate Things" 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.
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Learn Desperate Things Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Killers
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 "Desperate Things" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
G C She was doing 60 in a 35 G I hit the lights and pulled her over C When I reached the window of the driver side G There was blood from her mouth, dry on her shoulder G C I've never had much patience for guys that hit G For more than just obvious reasons C I asked if she wanted me to take him in G She laughed it off like lemonade Chorus: Em7 G D/F# When you're in love, you can be blinded by your own heart Em7 Am7 You'll bend your own truth, so twisted up you could justify sin C D Em7 And when people in love are desperate enough to abandon their dreams C D G C People do desperate things I've been taking lunch breaks at her work When the restaurant ain't too crowded She knows me and my wife got a little girl We don't talk too much about it The other night, she met me way out west Things went further than they should have But when she undid the buttons of her dress I didn't stop her, but I could have Chorus: When you're in love, you can be blinded by your own heart You'll bend your own truth, so twisted up, you could justify sin And when people in love are desperate enough to abandon their dreams People do desperate things I know where he drinks most every night It's our local hero sports bar I've got him cuffed and sweating cold In the back of my patrol car You forget how dark the canyon gets It's a real uneasy feeling I've never had much patience for guys who hit For more than just obvious reasons Chorus: When you're in love, you can be blinded by your own heart You'll bend your own truth, so twisted up, you could justify sin And when people in love are desperate enough to abandon their dreams People do desperate things You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  Am7  C  D  Em  Em7  F#  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 "Desperate Things" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Desperate Things" by The Killers.