Alec Benjamin – Devil Doesnt Bargain Chords on Piano & Ukulele

Alec Benjamin – Devil Doesnt Bargain Chords on Piano & Ukulele

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[Intro]
                  Bm
The devil doesn't bargain
G      D      A   A4

[Verse 1]
     Bm
It's useless, don't do this,
     G
it's hubris to try
     D
He's ruthless, you knew this,
  A
I told you, didn't I?
     Bm
He's abusive, elusive,
    G
the truth is he lies
  D
I know you don't
            A   A4
want to let go

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[Pre-Chorus]
              Bm
And just like before,
                      G
I can see that you're sure
               D
You can change him,
               A
but I know you won't

[Chorus]
                  Bm
The devil doesn't bargain
                      G
He'll only break your heart again
                   D
It isn't worth it, darling
                 A
He's never gonna change
                      Bm
He'll never be Prince Charming
                  G
He'll only do you harm again
                D
I don't mean to meddle
                      A
But the devil doesn't settle
                      Bm
No, the devil doesn't bargain

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[Post-Chorus]
         G
Mm-mm-mm-mm
                  D
The devil doesn't bargain
         A   A4
Mm-mm-mm-mm

[Verse 2]
               Bm
I'm not one to lecture,
               G
talk down to a friend
                D
I don't mean to pressure,
             A
mean to condescend
      Bm
But I just want what's
         G
best for you in the end
  D
I know you don't
            A   A4
want to let go

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[Pre-Chorus]
              Bm
And just like before,
                      G
I can see that you're sure
               D
You can change him,
               A
but I know you won't

[Chorus]
                  Bm
The devil doesn't bargain
                      G
He'll only break your heart again
                   D
It isn't worth it, darling
                 A
He's never gonna change
                      Bm
He'll never be Prince Charming
                  G
He'll only do you harm again
                D
I don't mean to meddle
                      A
But the devil doesn't settle
                      Bm
No, the devil doesn't bargain

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[Post-Chorus]
         G
Mm-mm-mm-mm
                  D
The devil doesn't bargain
         A   A4
Mm-mm-mm-mm

[Bridge]
Em                D
   And I know you think
      G           A
he'll change this time
Em                  D        G  A
   But I think that you will find

[Bridge continued]
                  Bm
The devil doesn't bargain
                      G
He'll only break your heart again
                   D
It isn't worth it, darling
                 A
He's never gonna change
                      Bm
He'll never be Prince Charming
                  G
He'll only do you harm again
                D
I don't mean to meddle
                      A
But the devil doesn't settle
                      Bm
No, the devil doesn't bargain

How to play Devil Doesnt Bargain: key, chords and progression

These are the chords for Devil Doesnt Bargain by Alec Benjamin on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar, and Keyboard

Devil Doesnt Bargain by Alec Benjamin is written in B minor (two sharps: F♯, C♯) and moves through 6 chords: Bm, G, D, A, A4 and Em.

The backbone of the song is Bm – G – D – A (i – VI – III – VII in B minor), the epic minor progression (i–VI–III–VII) used in many anthems. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 7th fret and play the shapes Em, C, G, D, Dsus4, Am (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 83% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

Bm chord on guitar (x24432)
BmB D F♯
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
Asus4 chord on guitar (x02230)
Asus4A D E
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B

Devil Doesnt Bargain chords: questions

What key is Devil Doesnt Bargain in?

Devil Doesnt Bargain by Alec Benjamin is in the key of B minor (two sharps: F♯, C♯).

What chords are in Devil Doesnt Bargain?

Devil Doesnt Bargain uses 6 chords: Bm, G, D, A, A4, Em.

What is the chord progression of Devil Doesnt Bargain?

The main progression is Bm – G – D – A (i – VI – III – VII), the epic minor progression (i–VI–III–VII) used in many anthems.

Is Devil Doesnt Bargain easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 7th fret and play the shapes Em, C, G, D, Dsus4, Am (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 83% without a capo).

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