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Tempted, by Squeeze.
CAPO on the Second Fret.
[Intro]
A A7 D Dsus2
[Verse 1]
I bought a Atoothbrush, somC#me toothpaste, a F#mflannel for my face
PajBamas, a hairbrush, new Dmshoes and a case
I sAmaid to my reflection, let's get Emout of this placFeG  
CPassed the cDhurch and the steeple, the lFaundry on the hill
ABillboards and the A7buildings
GMemories of it Bstill keep cAmalling and Dcalling
But forgAmet it all FI know I DwilDsus2l
[Chorus]
ATempted by the fA7ruit of anoDtherDsus2  
ATempted but the A7truth is disDcoveredDsus2  
What's been Bgoing on now that Eyou have gone
There's no AotheA7r
DTempted by the fruit of AanotherA7  
DTempted but the truth is BmdiscoveredDm  
Dsus2 Dm Dsus4 Dm Dsus2 Dm
[Verse 2]
I'm at the Acarpark, the C#mairport, the F#mbaggage carousel
The Bpeople keep on writing, and Dmwishing I was well
I sAmaid, It's no occasion, it's no sEmtory I can tel--FllG  
CAt my bedsDide, empty pocket, a fFoot without a sock
AYour body gets much A7closer
I Gfumble for the Bclock, alarAmmed by the seDduction
I Amwish Fthat it would DstoDsus2p
[Chorus]
ATempted by the fA7ruit of anoDtherDsus2  
ATempted but the A7truth is disDcoveredDsus2  
What's been Bgoing on now that Eyou have gone
There's no AotheA7r
DTempted by the fruit of AanotherA7  
DTempted but the truth is BmdiscoveredDm  
Dsus2 Dm Dsus4 Dm Dsus2 Dm
[Verse 3]
I bought a nAovel, some C#mperfume, a F#mfortune all for you
But Bit's not my conscience that Dmhates to be untrue
I aAmsked of my reflection, tell me wEmhat is there to do-FoooooG  
[Chorus]
ATempted by the fA7ruit of anoDtherDsus2  
ATempted but the A7truth is disDcoveredDsus2  
What's been Bgoing on now that Eyou have gone
There's no AotheA7r
DTempted by the fruit of AanotherA7  
DTempted but the truth is BmdiscoveredDm  
Dsus2 Dm Dsus4 Dm Dsus2 Dm

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The story behind the song

"Tempted" tells the story of a narrator grappling with their own infidelities and a failing relationship, all while observing the everyday sights of a city and airport. The lyrics were penned by Chris Difford during a taxi ride to Heathrow Airport, with the descriptions of the surroundings interspersed with the narrator's internal conflict. While Glenn Tilbrook typically sings for Squeeze, Paul Carrack takes the lead vocal on this track, a suggestion from producer Elvis Costello. This song, from their album East Side Story, embodies the feeling of being caught between desire and regret.

AI-written from these sources:Tempted (Squeeze song) — Wikipedia ↗Squeeze (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Tempted

by Squeeze

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Dsus2

C#m

F#m

Dsus4

Tempted, by Squeeze.

CAPO on the Second Fret.

[Intro]

A A7 D Dsus2

[Verse 1]

A C#m F#m

I bought a toothbrush, some toothpaste, a flannel for my face

B Dm

Pajamas, a hairbrush, new shoes and a case

Am Em F G

I said to my reflection, let's get out of this place

C D F

Passed the church and the steeple, the laundry on the hill

A A7

Billboards and the buildings

G B Am D

Memories of it still keep calling and calling

Am F D Dsus2

But forget it all I know I will

[Chorus]

A A7 D Dsus2

Tempted by the fruit of another

A A7 D Dsus2

Tempted but the truth is discovered

B E

What's been going on now that you have gone

A A7

There's no other

D A A7

Tempted by the fruit of another

D Bm Dm

Tempted but the truth is discovered

Dsus2 Dm Dsus4 Dm Dsus2 Dm

[Verse 2]

A C#m F#m

I'm at the carpark, the airport, the baggage carousel

B Dm

The people keep on writing, and wishing I was well

Am Em F G

I said, It's no occasion, it's no story I can tel--ll

C D F

At my bedside, empty pocket, a foot without a sock

A A7

Your body gets much closer

G B Am D

I fumble for the clock, alarmed by the seduction

Am F D Dsus2

I wish that it would stop

[Chorus]

A A7 D Dsus2

Tempted by the fruit of another

A A7 D Dsus2

Tempted but the truth is discovered

B E

What's been going on now that you have gone

A A7

There's no other

D A A7

Tempted by the fruit of another

D Bm Dm

Tempted but the truth is discovered

Dsus2 Dm Dsus4 Dm Dsus2 Dm

[Verse 3]

A C#m F#m

I bought a novel, some perfume, a fortune all for you

B Dm

But it's not my conscience that hates to be untrue

Am Em F G

I asked of my reflection, tell me what is there to do-ooooo

[Chorus]

A A7 D Dsus2

Tempted by the fruit of another

A A7 D Dsus2

Tempted but the truth is discovered

B E

What's been going on now that you have gone

A A7

There's no other

D A A7

Tempted by the fruit of another

D Bm Dm

Tempted but the truth is discovered

Dsus2 Dm Dsus4 Dm Dsus2 Dm

About Tempted Chords by Squeeze

Learn how to play Tempted by Squeeze with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tempted chords”, “Tempted guitar chords”, or “Squeeze Tempted 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 Tempted chords and for experienced players who want accurate Tempted lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, A7, D, Dsus2, C#m, F#m.

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