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Brilliant Disguise
Bruce Springsteen
By Steini
There are different versions of this song, some played in this tuning and others with a capo on 2nd.
Although it is true that Bruce plays with a capo on 2nd in the original video, nowadays he usually plays
it without capo. Therefore I would say that both versions are valid.
[Intro]
A     Asus2     Asus4     A
A     Asus2     Asus4     A
[Verse 1]
I hold you Ain my Asus2arms         Asus4     Aas the bAand plAsus2ays Asus4  A  
What are those wAords whispered Asus2baby     Asus4just Aas you tEurn awEayEsus2  E  
I sAaw you last Asus2night        Asus4      Aout on the Aedge of tAsus2ownAsus4  A  
I wanna rAead your mAsus2ind    to know Asus4just what I've gAot 
in this nEew thing I've fEoundEsus2  E  
[Chorus]
So tell me wF#mhat I sAee     D       Awhen I lF#mook in your AeyesD  A  
Is that F#myou AbEaby  or jF#must a brDilliant disgAuiEseA  Asus2  Asus4  A  Asus2  Asus4  A  
[Verse 2]
I heard somebody cAall your Asus2name        Asus4    Afrom undernAeath our wAsus2illowAsus4  A  
I saw something tAucked in Asus2shame    Asus4unAdernEeath your pillEowEsus2  E  
Well I've trAied so hard Asus2baby        Asus4     Abut I jAust can't Asus2seeAsus4  A  
What a wAoman like Asus2you          Asus4           Ais dEoing with mEeEsus  E  
[Chorus]
So tell me wF#mho I sAee     D       Awhen I lF#mook in your AeyesD  A  
Is that F#myou AbEaby  or F#mjust a bDrilliant disAguEisAeAsus2  Asus4  A  
[Bridge]
Now lEook at me baby         struggling to do Aeverything right
And then it Dall falls apart           when oAut go the lights
I'm just a lEonely pilgrim        I walk this wDorld in wealth
I wanna know if it's yAou I don't trust  'cause I damn sure dEon't trust myself
[Verse 3]
ENow you play the lAoving wAsus2oman         Asus4    AI'll play the fAaithfuAsus2l manAsus4  A  
But just don't lAook too cAsus2lose        Asus4     Ainto the pEalm of my hEandEsus2  E  
We stood Aat the alAsus2tar         Asus4    Athe gypsy swore our fAuture waAsus2s righAsus4tA  
But come the wAee wee hAsus2ours     Well Asus4maybe bAaby the gEypsy lEiedEsus  E  
[Chorus]
So when you F#mlook at mAe      Dyou bAetter look F#mhard and look twAiceD  A  
Is that F#mme AbaEby   or F#mjust a bDrilliant disAguEisAeAsus2  Asus4  A  
A  Asus2  Asus4  A
[Verse 4]
Tonight our bAed is cAsus2old          Asus4I'm lAost in the darkness Aof Asus2our lAsus4oveA  
God have mAercy on the Asus2man        Asus4    AWho doubts what hEe's sure AoAsus2f Asus4  A  
A(reAsus2peat to Asus4fade)A  

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The story behind the song

This song delves into a confession of self-doubt, exploring the masks people wear and the bitterness that can arise when we realize what might lie behind them. It captures feelings of confusion, jealousy, and anxiety about whether a loved one has become a stranger. The lyrics directly address marital problems, questioning promises made and the reality that unfolds in a relationship. At its heart, it plays like an intimate reflection on the hidden complexities within ourselves and others.

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Brilliant Disguise

by Bruce Springsteen

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Asus2

Asus4

Esus2

F#m

Esus

Brilliant Disguise

Bruce Springsteen

By Steini

There are different versions of this song, some played in this tuning and others with a capo on 2nd.

Although it is true that Bruce plays with a capo on 2nd in the original video, nowadays he usually plays

it without capo. Therefore I would say that both versions are valid.

[Intro]

A Asus2 Asus4 A

[Verse 1]

A Asus2 Asus4 A A Asus2 Asus4 A

I hold you in my arms as the band plays

A Asus2 Asus4 A E E Esus2 E

What are those words whispered baby just as you turn away

A Asus2 Asus4 A A Asus2 Asus4 A

I saw you last night out on the edge of town

A Asus2 Asus4 A

I wanna read your mind to know just what I've got

E E Esus2 E

in this new thing I've found

[Chorus]

F#m A D A F#m A D A

So tell me what I see when I look in your eyes

F#m A E F#m D A E A Asus2 Asus4 A Asus2 Asus4 A

Is that you baby or just a brilliant disguise

[Verse 2]

A Asus2 Asus4 A A Asus2 Asus4 A

I heard somebody call your name from underneath our willow

A Asus2 Asus4 A E E Esus2 E

I saw something tucked in shame underneath your pillow

A Asus2 Asus4 A A Asus2 Asus4 A

Well I've tried so hard baby but I just can't see

A Asus2 Asus4 A E E Esus E

What a woman like you is doing with me

[Chorus]

F#m A D A F#m A D A

So tell me who I see when I look in your eyes

F#m A E F#m D A E A Asus2 Asus4 A

Is that you baby or just a brilliant disguise

[Bridge]

E A

Now look at me baby struggling to do everything right

D A

And then it all falls apart when out go the lights

E D

I'm just a lonely pilgrim I walk this world in wealth

A E

I wanna know if it's you I don't trust 'cause I damn sure don't trust myself

[Verse 3]

E A Asus2 Asus4 A A Asus2 Asus4 A

Now you play the loving woman I'll play the faithful man

A Asus2 Asus4 A E E Esus2 E

But just don't look too close into the palm of my hand

A Asus2 Asus4 A A Asus2 Asus4 A

We stood at the altar the gypsy swore our future was right

A Asus2 Asus4 A E E Esus E

But come the wee wee hours Well maybe baby the gypsy lied

[Chorus]

F#m A D A F#m A D A

So when you look at me you better look hard and look twice

F#m A E F#m D A E A Asus2 Asus4 A

Is that me baby or just a brilliant disguise

A Asus2 Asus4 A

[Verse 4]

A Asus2 Asus4 A A Asus2 Asus4 A

Tonight our bed is cold I'm lost in the darkness of our love

A Asus2 Asus4 A E A Asus2 Asus4 A

God have mercy on the man Who doubts what he's sure of

A Asus2 Asus4 A

(repeat to fade)

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The chords for "Brilliant Disguise" show the original chord names (including A, Asus2, Asus4, E, Esus2, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.