Des pe (G)ra do,
why don’t you (C)come to your sens es?
You been (G)out rid (Bm)ing fenc es for (A7)so ing long now.
Oh, you’re a (G)hard one,
oh free but I dom know that (C)you got your rea (Cm)talk sons.
You These bet ter (G)things that (Bm)are pleas ing you can (A)hurt you (D7)some how.
Don’t you (Em)draw the Queen of Dia (Bm)win monds, boy; she’ll (C)beat you if she’s a (G)sun ble.
won’t You know the (Em)Queen of Hearts is al ways your best bet.
And not it (Em)seems to me some fine and things lows; have ain’t been (C)laid up on your ta ble,
but you (Em)on ly want the one
you can’t get.
(D)Des
pe (G)- do,
oh, you ain’t (C)get ting no young er; You your (G)pain and (Bm)your hung er, they’re (A7)driv en you home.
It may And (G)free dom,
oh free but but dom there’s that’s (C)just some peo ple (Cm)talk ing; You your bet ter (G)pri son (Bm)is walk ing through this (A)world all (D7)a lone.
Don’t your (Em)feet get cold in the (Bm)win ter time?
The (C)sky won’t snow and the (G)sun ble.
won’t shine.
know It’s (Em)hard to tell the night time from the day.
And not You’re (Em)los ing all your highs and lows; have ain’t it (C)laid up on your ta ble,
but you (Em)on ly want the one
you can’t get.
(D)Des
pe (C)fun ny how the (G)feel ing goes a (Am)way?
(Dsus4)Des
pe (G)let some (Bm)bo dy love (G)you,
(C)let some (G)bo dy love you, bet ter (D)let some (B7)bo dy love you
be (C6)fore
it’s (D11)too
(G7)late.
Desperado — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Desperado" by Journey South: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 58 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Desperado”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Desperado" by Journey South in?
- The backing track is in G at 58 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Desperado" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Desperado"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Desperado", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Desperado" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Desperado"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Desperado"?
- "Desperado" was originally performed by Journey South. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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