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On the album Demolition.
Standard tuning, Capo 5th fret
Chords used: (relative to capo)
    D= xx0232
    G= 320033
   Bm= x24432
 Bm/A= x04430
  Em7= 022033
 G/F#= 200033
    A= x02220
[Intro]
D  G  D  G
[Verse 1]
Two hearts fadDing, like a flowerG  
and all this waDiting, for the poweGr
For some anBmswer Bm/Ato this firGe
Sinking sloBmwly, Bm/Athe water’s  Ghigher
(pause)
Mmmmm
[Chorus]
DeDsire       G  DDesireG  
[Verse 2]
With no seDcrets and no obseGssions
This time I'm spDeeding with no dirGection
Without a  reaBmson,  Bm/Awhat is this Gfire
Burning sloBmwly, Bm/Amy one and onlGy
(pause)
Mmmmm
[Chorus]
DeDsire   DGesire   DeDsire    DesGire
[Harmonic solo part]
D  G  D  G
Em7  G/F#  G  A
[Verse 3]
You knDow me, you know my waGitin'
You just can't Dshow me, but God I'm Gpraying
That you'll finEm7d me, that you'll seG/F#e me
That you'll Grun and, never tAire
(pause)
Mmmmm
[Chorus]
DeDsire   DesGire     DesDire    DesGire
[Outro]
D  G

The story behind the song

"Desire" is a song from Ryan Adams's 2002 album Demolition. While it wasn't released as a single and initially garnered little attention from major reviews, it later found popularity through its use in several television series. The song has been featured in episodes of The West Wing, House, M.D., John Doe, and Beauty & the Beast, as well as the film The Longest Ride.

AI-written from these sources:Desire (Ryan Adams song) — Wikipedia ↗Ryan Adams — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Desire

by Ryan Adams

Lyrics & chords · Original key

On the album Demolition.

Standard tuning, Capo 5th fret

Chords used: (relative to capo)

= xx0232

= 320033

= x24432

Bm/A

= x04430

Em7

= 022033

G/F#

= 200033

= x02220

[Intro]

D G D G

[Verse 1]

D G

Two hearts fading, like a flower

D G

and all this waiting, for the power

Bm Bm/A G

For some answer to this fire

Bm Bm/A G

Sinking slowly, the water’s higher

(pause)

Mmmmm

[Chorus]

D G D G

Desire Desire

[Verse 2]

D G

With no secrets and no obsessions

D G

This time I'm speeding with no direction

Bm Bm/A G

Without a reason, what is this fire

Bm Bm/A G

Burning slowly, my one and only

(pause)

Mmmmm

[Chorus]

D G D G

Desire Desire Desire Desire

[Harmonic solo part]

D G D G

Em7 G/F# G A

[Verse 3]

D G

You know me, you know my waitin'

D G

You just can't show me, but God I'm praying

Em7 G/F#

That you'll find me, that you'll see me

G A

That you'll run and, never tire

(pause)

Mmmmm

[Chorus]

D G D G

Desire Desire Desire Desire

[Outro]

D G

About Desire Chords by Ryan Adams

Learn how to play Desire by Ryan Adams with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Desire chords”, “Desire guitar chords”, or “Ryan Adams Desire 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 Desire chords and for experienced players who want accurate Desire lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, Bm, Bm/A, Em7, G/F#.

FAQ — Desire by Ryan Adams

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What key is "Desire" in?

The chords for "Desire" show the original chord names (including D, G, Bm, Bm/A, Em7, G/F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.