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Desire

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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]
              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

Desire chords and lyrics

Free chords for Desire by Ryan Adams. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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]
(pause)
Mmmmm
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
(pause)
Mmmmm
[Chorus]
[Harmonic solo part]
D  G  D  G
Em7  G/F#  G  A
[Verse 3]
(pause)
Mmmmm
[Chorus]
[Outro]
D  G

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#.

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Is "Desire" easy to play on guitar?

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

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.