Logo for GuitarTabsExplorer
Desparate People Chords by Living Colour

Desparate People chords by Living Colour

Guitar chords with lyrics

The following is my transcription of Desperate People by Living
Colour, from
the first album.  I am hoping someone could help me with a few
points.
Firstly, the G in what I have called fig1 doesn't sound like a single
note,
but I can't get the chord.  Also, I'm at a loss as to the final
chord.

Play all chords as power chords playing the 4th, 5th and 6th stings
(verse),
or triads on the second third and fourth strings  in the seventh and
fifth
positions(chorus).  thus, E, F# and D are A formations, A, B and C#
are F
formations and I play Aii as a D.  A/D is the F fomation with the
pinky added
on to the third string.  The tab should straighten out in a true type
font, so
that all notes are played as single notes, not chords.  Have Fun!
🎸
Accuracy Rating: - Votes: -
					Wile E. Coyote, super genius

send corrections to
dtturner@charon.engga.uwo.ca
c/o sirijul
Desperate People  (Reid, Calhoun, Glover, Skillings)
(half time)
E		B		D		A/D	A

E		B		D		A/D	A
(slow down)
E		Aii

(full time)
F# 	C#	F#	C#

E	B	E	B

F# 	C#	E	B

fig 1 (2x)

e--------------------------------------------
b--------------------------------------------
G--------------------------------------------
D--------2---------------------------2-------
A--0-1-2-----------------------0-1-2---------
E----------0-3-3-x-0-3-0-4-0-5---------0-3-3-


B	E	G	A
			I see you ...
B	E	G	A
			I hear you lauging ...
B	E	G	A
			You say you can't ...
B	E	G	A
			Between the ...
B	E	G	A
			You say you never dream ...
B	E	G	A
			You say you only dream ...
B	E	G	A
			And say that TV looks ...
B	E	G	A
			And the life you ....

e--------------------------------------------
b--------------------------------------------
G--------------------------------------------
D--------2---------------------------2-------
A--0-1-2-----------------------0-1-2---------
E----------0-3-3-x-0-3-0-4-0-5---------0-3-3-
(fake)				Desperate p...

e--------------------------------------------
b--------------------------------------------
G--------------------------------------------
D--------2---------------------------2-------
A--0-1-2-----------------------0-1-2---------
E----------0-3-3-x-0-3-0-4-0-5---------0-3-3-
					Desperate pe...

B	E	G	A
			You get your sunshine ....
B	E	G	A
			Then you're ...
B	E	G	A
			The clock is tocking ...
B	E	G	A
			You're life's a ...
B	E	G	A
			The crowd you're in thinks ...
B	E	G	A
			They're oh so ...
B	E	G	A
			They stand and laugh as they ....
B	E	G	A
			And when you cry for ....


e--------------------------------------------
b--------------------------------------------
G--------------------------------------------
D--------2---------------------------2-------
A--0-1-2-----------------------0-1-2---------
E----------0-3-3-x-0-3-0-4-0-5---------0-3-3-
(hear no)				Desperate p....

e--------------------------------------------
b--------------------------------------------
G--------------------------------------------
D--------2---------------------------2-------
A--0-1-2-----------------------0-1-2---------
E----------0-3-3-x-0-3-0-4-0-5---------0-3-3-
					Desperate p...

E		B		D		A/D	A

E
You feel the ...
You see the sun ...
D				A/D		A
You hear the night calling ...
E	              B
You have no direction and you ...
D					A/D		A
What you gonna do when ...
E					Aii
When you come crashing down and ...
F#  F#    C#	F#  F#    C#
You need friends, ...
	E	E  B	      E   E   B
But first you have to ....

fig 1 (many times)	SOLO

B	E	G 	A
			The music stops and ...
B	E	G	A
			The money's gone ...
B	E	G	A
			Can't break the ...
B	E	G	A
			Has the monkey got ...
B	E	G	A
			I see you crying ...
B	E	G	A
			I hear you ....
B	E	G	A
			You say you can't ...
B	E	G	A
			Between the pleasure ....

e--------------------------------------------
b--------------------------------------------
G--------------------------------------------
D--------2---------------------------2-------
A--0-1-2-----------------------0-1-2---------
E----------0-3-3-x-0-3-0-4-0-5---------0-3-3-
(pain)					Desperate p...

e--------------------------------------------
b--------------------------------------------
G--------------------------------------------
D--------2---------------------------2-------
A--0-1-2-----------------------0-1-2---------
E----------0-3-3-x-0-3-0-4-0-5---------0-3-3-
					Desperate p...


e--------------------------------------------
b--------------------------------------------
G--------------------------------------------
D--------2---------------------------2-------
A--0-1-2-----------------------0-1-2---------
E----------0-3-3-x-0-3-0-4-0-5---------0-3-3-
					Desperate p....

e--------------------------------------------
b--------------------------------------------
G--------------------------------------------
D--------2---------------------------2-------
A--0-1-2-----------------------0-1-2---------
E----------0-3-3-x-0-3-0-4-0-5---------0-3-3-
					Desperate p....e

Last updated:

Your last visited songs

Living Colour chords for Desparate people

What is this?

Learn how to play "Desparate People" by Living Colour with our easy-to-follow guide. Build confidence, sharpen your technique, and enjoy playing guitar.

Who Is This Page For?

This guitar chords tutorial for "Desparate People" by Living Colour is crafted for all musicians players ready to learn and grow. Whether you're just starting or refining your skills, this guide meets you where you are.

Why This Page Is Perfect for You

No matter your skill level, this page is a valuable resource for improving your guitar chords playing.

What You Will Gain

By using our guitar chords, you’ll not only learn to play "Desparate People" by Living Colour with accuracy and style, but you'll also elevate your overall musicianship. Explore our full archive of guitar chords for more songs, skills, and inspiration.

Find guitar tabs and chords

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

×