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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
πΈ Intro:
C
πΈ Verse 1:
C
Beautiful Delilah, sweet as apple pie
C
Always gets a second look from fellas passing by
C
Every time you see her, she's with a different guy
C
Beautiful Delilah, that's the reason why
F C
Betsy don't allow me, foolin' around with you
G F C
Well, you're so tantalizing, you just can't be true
πΈ Verse 2:
C
Beautiful Delilah, dressed in the latest styles
C
Swinging like a pendulum, walking down the aisle
C
Sees so many guys, speaks so low and mild
C
One day she will marry, settle down, after a while
F C
Betsy don't allow me, foolin' around with you
G F C
Well, you're so tantalizing, you just can't be true
Guitar πΈ Solo:
C F C F C G
πΈ Verse 3:
C
Beautiful Delilah, bathing in the sun
C
Audience of 17, and noticed not a one
C
Local Casanova who wouldn't be outdone
C
Let her steal his heart away, she break it just for fun
F C
Betsy don't allow me, foolin' around with you
G N.C. C
Well, you're so tantalizing, you just can't be true
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Song History
Published: April 18, 2021
Last Updated: February 2, 2026