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Iodine

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There's an obvious descending bass line so the
DmDmmaj7Dm7Dm6    GmGmmaj7Gm7Gm6
        and        
sequences can also be played as
DmDm/C#Dm/CDm/B   GmGm/F#Gm/FGm/E
        and        
[Intro]
F     F     A7    A7
Dm    Dm    Gm    C7
[Verse 1]
  F           A7               Dm
I needed you, I knew I was in danger
   F             A7                Dm
Of losing what I used to think was mine
Bb                 F    Bb                F
   You let me love you ... till I was a failure
Bb                F     Bb                F
   You let me love you ... till I was a failure
     A                          Dm  Dmmaj7  Dm7  Dm6  Gm  Gmmaj7  Gm7  Gm6
Your beauty on my bruise like iodine
[Instrumental]
F     F     A7    A7
Dm    Dm    Gm    C7
[Verse 2]
  F               A7             Dm
I asked you if a man could be forgiven
    F                   A7              Dm
And though I failed at love, was this a crime?
Bb                 F      Bb              F
   You said, don't worry ... don't worry, darling
Bb                 F      Bb                  F
   You said, don't worry ... don't you worry, darling
          A                             Dm  Dmmaj7  Dm7  Dm6  Gm  Gmmaj7  Gm7  Gm6
There are many ways a man can serve his time
[Instrumental]
F     F     A7    A7
Dm    Dm    Gm    C7
[Verse 3]
    F               A7                Dm
You covered up that place I could not master
   F             A7               Dm
It wasn't dark enough to shut my eyes
Bb            F       Bb             F
   So I was with you ... oh sweet compassion
Bb            F         Bb             F
   Yes, I was with you ... oh sweet compassion
[Outro]
   A                           Dm  Dmmaj7  Dm7  Dm6
Compassion with the sting of iodine
    A                           Dm  Dmmaj7  Dm7  Dm6
Your saintly kisses reeked of iodine
     A                          Dm  Dmmaj7  Dm7  Dm6
Your fragrance with a fume of iodine
    A                       Dm  Dmmaj7  Dm7  Dm6
And pity in the room like iodine
A       DmDmmaj7Dm7Dm6
                x5
(fade out)

Iodine chords and lyrics

Free chords for Iodine by Leonard Cohen. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

There's an obvious descending bass line so the
Dm  Dm/C#  Dm/C  Dm/B  and  Gm  Gm/F#  Gm/F  Gm/E
[Intro]
F     F     A7    A7
Dm    Dm    Gm    C7
[Verse 1]
[Instrumental]
F     F     A7    A7
Dm    Dm    Gm    C7
[Verse 2]
[Instrumental]
F     F     A7    A7
Dm    Dm    Gm    C7
[Verse 3]
[Outro]
A        Dm  Dmmaj7  Dm7  Dm6  x5
(fade out)

Iodine Chords by Leonard Cohen

Learn how to play Iodine by Leonard Cohen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Iodine chords”, “Iodine guitar chords”, or “Leonard Cohen Iodine 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 Iodine chords and for experienced players who want accurate Iodine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Dmmaj7, Dm7, Dm6, Gm, Gmmaj7.

Frequently asked questions about Iodine

How do I play "Iodine" by Leonard Cohen on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Iodine" to a different key?

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

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Is "Iodine" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Iodine" in?

The chords for "Iodine" show the original chord names (including Dm, Dmmaj7, Dm7, Dm6, Gm, Gmmaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.