Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Desire

Chords

4.5151 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
E
[Main Riff]  
D, A,  E(A, E)  
[Bridge]
D   A
[Verse 1]
Yeah, lover I'm off the streets
Gonna go where the bright lights
And the big city meet
With a red guitar, on fire
Desire
[Verse 2]
She's the candle
Burning in my room
I'm like the needle
Needle and spoon
Over the counter
With a shotgun
Pretty soon, everybody got one
And the fever when I'm beside her
Desire, Desire
(Burning, Burning)
[Verse 3]
She's the dollars
She's my protection
She's the promise
In the year of election
Sister, I can't let you go
I'm like a preacher
Stealing hearts at a traveling show
For the love or money, money...?
Desire...

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Desire

by U2

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

[Main Riff]

D A E A E

, , (, )

[Bridge]

D A

[Verse 1]

Yeah, lover I'm off the streets

Gonna go where the bright lights

And the big city meet

With a red guitar, on fire

Desire

[Verse 2]

She's the candle

Burning in my room

I'm like the needle

Needle and spoon

Over the counter

With a shotgun

Pretty soon, everybody got one

And the fever when I'm beside her

Desire, Desire

(Burning, Burning)

[Verse 3]

She's the dollars

She's my protection

She's the promise

In the year of election

Sister, I can't let you go

I'm like a preacher

Stealing hearts at a traveling show

For the love or money, money...?

Desire...

About Desire Chords by U2

Learn how to play Desire by U2 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Desire chords”, “Desire guitar chords”, or “U2 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 E, D, A.

FAQ — Desire by U2

How do I play "Desire" by U2 on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Desire" by U2 on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Desire" by U2 free?

Yes. The chords for "Desire" by U2 are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Desire" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Desire" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Desire"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Desire" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Desire" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Desire" by U2 with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by U2 below.

What key is "Desire" in?

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