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Manic Depression

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[intro]
D  D#  E         G  G#  A
[verse]
AManic depGression   DsearcD#hin' Emy Asoul
I know what I Gwant but I DjusD#t  Edon't Aknow   how to go about gettin' it
FEeeling sweet feeling Ddrops from my fingers   CfingersG  
AManic depGression's DcaptD#ured Emy AsoulG  G#  A  
[verse]
AWoman so Gwilling the Dsweet D#cause Ein Avain
You make love you Gbreak love it's Dall    D#  Ethe Asame  when it's   when it's over
EMusic sweet music I Dwish I could caress  careCss  careGss
AManic depGression's a fDrustD#ratiEng AmessG  G#  A  D  D#  E  G  G#  A  
[verse]
WAell I think I'll go Gturn myself off an a Dgo on Adown   all the way down
Really ain't no Guse in me DhaD#ngiEn' aAround   in your kinda scene
MEusic sweet music I Dwish I could caress  an a Ckiss  Gkiss
AManic depGression's is a DfrustD#ratiEng AmessG  G#  A  D  D#  E  G  G#  A  
[outro]
G  G#  A    D  D#  E  G  G#         G  G#  A    D  D#  E  G  G#     A

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Manic Depression

by Jimi Hendrix

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[intro]

D D# E G G# A

[verse]

A G D D# E A

Manic depression searchin' my soul

G D D# E A

I know what I want but I just don't know how to go about gettin' it

E D C G

Feeling sweet feeling drops from my fingers fingers

A G D D# E A G G# A

Manic depression's captured my soul

[verse]

A G D D# E A

Woman so willing the sweet cause in vain

G D D# E A

You make love you break love it's all the same when it's when it's over

E D C G

Music sweet music I wish I could caress caress caress

A G D D# E A G G# A D D# E G G# A

Manic depression's a frustrating mess

[verse]

A G D A

Well I think I'll go turn myself off an a go on down all the way down

G D D# E A

Really ain't no use in me hangin' around in your kinda scene

E D C G

Music sweet music I wish I could caress an a kiss kiss

A G D D# E A G G# A D D# E G G# A

Manic depression's is a frustrating mess

[outro]

G G# A D D# E G G# G G# A D D# E G G# A

About Manic Depression Chords by Jimi Hendrix

Learn how to play Manic Depression by Jimi Hendrix with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Manic Depression chords”, “Manic Depression guitar chords”, or “Jimi Hendrix Manic Depression 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 Manic Depression chords and for experienced players who want accurate Manic Depression lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, D#, E, G, G#, A.

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The chords for "Manic Depression" show the original chord names (including D, D#, E, G, G#, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.