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Turning Tables

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[Intro]
Em7  C  Em  C
[Verse 1]
    Em7Close enough to start a Cwar
All that EmI have is on the fCloor
    Em7God only knows what we're fighting Cfor
All that EmI say, you always sCay more
[Pre-Chorus]
CI can't keep up with your Amturning Am7tables
Under Cyour thumb, I can't Dbreathe
[Chorus]
So Em7I won't Clet you Gclose enough to Amhurt me
No, Em7I won't Crescue Gyou to just deAmsert me
I can't gEm7ive yoCu, what you G/Bthink you Dgave me
It's time to Amsay GgoodCbye to turning tEm7ablesC  
To turning EmtablCes
[Verse 2]
     Em7Under haunted skies I sCee you, oooh
    EmWhere love is lost, your ghost is Cfound
     Em7I braved a hundred storms Cto leave you
As hard as you Emtry, no I will never be knocked Cdown
[Pre-Chorus]
CI can't keep up with your Amturning Am7tables
Under Cyour thumb, I can't Dbreathe
[Chorus]
So Em7I won't Clet you Gclose enough to Amhurt me
No, Em7I won't Crescue Gyou to just deAmsert me
I can't gEm7ive yoCu, what you Gthink yDou gave me
It's time to Amsay GgoodCbye to turning tEm7ablesC  
Turning tEmableCs
[Bridge]
Em7Next time I'll be braver, CI'll be my own saviour
GWhen the thunder calls for meAm  
Em7Next time I'll be braver, CI'll be my own saviour
GStanding on my own two fDeet
[Chorus]
 Em7I won't Clet you Gclose enough to Amhurt me
No, Em7I won't Crescue Gyou to just deAmsert me
I can't gEm7ive yoCu, what you G/Bthink you Dgave me
It's time to Amsay GgoodCbye to turning tEm7ablesC  
To turning tEmableCs
Turning Em7tables, yeaCh
TuEmrninCg, ooEm7h

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

"Turning Tables" is a pop ballad that emerged from an altercation Adele had with a former lover. Lyrically, the song describes a domestic dispute where the narrator takes a defensive stance against a manipulative ex-lover. This soulful track, found on her album 21, weaves together piano, strings, and guitar to create its sound. It's a song about finding strength and holding your ground when facing emotional manipulation.

AI-written from these sources:Turning Tables — Wikipedia ↗Adele — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Turning Tables

by Adele

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Am7

G/B

[Intro]

Em7 C Em C

[Verse 1]

Em7 C

Close enough to start a war

Em C

All that I have is on the floor

Em7 C

God only knows what we're fighting for

Em C

All that I say, you always say more

[Pre-Chorus]

C Am Am7

I can't keep up with your turning tables

C D

Under your thumb, I can't breathe

[Chorus]

Em7 C G Am

So I won't let you close enough to hurt me

Em7 C G Am

No, I won't rescue you to just desert me

Em7 C G/B D

I can't give you, what you think you gave me

Am G C Em7 C

It's time to say goodbye to turning tables

Em C

To turning tables

[Verse 2]

Em7 C

Under haunted skies I see you, oooh

Em C

Where love is lost, your ghost is found

Em7 C

I braved a hundred storms to leave you

Em C

As hard as you try, no I will never be knocked down

[Pre-Chorus]

C Am Am7

I can't keep up with your turning tables

C D

Under your thumb, I can't breathe

[Chorus]

Em7 C G Am

So I won't let you close enough to hurt me

Em7 C G Am

No, I won't rescue you to just desert me

Em7 C G D

I can't give you, what you think you gave me

Am G C Em7 C

It's time to say goodbye to turning tables

Em C

Turning tables

[Bridge]

Em7 C

Next time I'll be braver, I'll be my own saviour

G Am

When the thunder calls for me

Em7 C

Next time I'll be braver, I'll be my own saviour

G D

Standing on my own two feet

[Chorus]

Em7 C G Am

I won't let you close enough to hurt me

Em7 C G Am

No, I won't rescue you to just desert me

Em7 C G/B D

I can't give you, what you think you gave me

Am G C Em7 C

It's time to say goodbye to turning tables

Em C

To turning tables

Em7 C

Turning tables, yeah

Em C Em7

Turning, ooh

About Turning Tables Chords by Adele

Learn how to play Turning Tables by Adele with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Turning Tables chords”, “Turning Tables guitar chords”, or “Adele Turning Tables chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Turning Tables chords and for experienced players who want accurate Turning Tables lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em7, C, Em, Am, Am7, D.

FAQ — Turning Tables by Adele

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Is "Turning Tables" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Turning Tables" in?

The chords for "Turning Tables" show the original chord names (including Em7, C, Em, Am, Am7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.