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Des per a do,
why don’t you (C)come to your sens es?
You been (G)out rid in’ fenc es
for (A7)so long now.
Oh, you’re a (G)hard one,
I know that (C)you got your rea sons.
These (G)things that (B)are pleas in’ you can (A7)hurt you (D7)some how.
Don’t you (Em)draw the queen of dia monds, boy.
She’ll (C)beat you if she’s a ble.
You know the (Em7)queen of hearts is al ways your best bet.
Now it (Em)seems to me some fine things have been (C)laid up on your (G)ta ble, but you (Em7)on ly want the ones that you can’t get.
(D)Des
per a do,
oh, you ain’t get tin’ no young er.
Your (G)pain and (B7)your hun ger,
they’re (A7)driv in’ you home.
And (G)free dom, oh, (Dm7)free dom, well, that’s just (C)some peo ple talk in’,
(Am)your (G)pris on (B7)is walk in’ through this (A7)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 won’t (D)shine, it’s (Em7)hard to tell the night time from the (G)day.
You’re (Em)los in’ all your highs and lows.
Ain’t it (C)fun ny how the feel in’ goes a (Am7)way?
(D)Des
per a do,
why (Dm7)don’t you (C)come to your sens es?
Come (G)down from (D)your fenc es,
o pen the gate.
It may be (G)rain in’,
but there’s a (C)rain bow a bove you.
You bet ter (G)let some (B7)bod y love you,
you bet ter (G)let some (B7)bod y love you be (Am7)fore it’s too
late.
Desperado — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Desperado" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 136 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Desperado”
- Can I play "Desperado" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Desperado" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Desperado" by Eagles played in?
- Desperado is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Desperado"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Desperado" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Desperado"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Desperado"?
- "Desperado" was originally performed by Eagles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Desperado"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, Am, Am7, B, B7, Bm, C, Cm, +8 more.
- What other songs by Eagles can I play here?
- Try "HEARTACHE TONIGHT", "NEW KID IN TOWN", "SAD CAFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Desperado"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Desperado" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Desperado"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Desperado" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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