Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood — Nina Simone
Chords and lyrics for Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood by Nina Simone (key of Em).
Verse 1
[Bm] Baby, you [A]understand me now
[G] If sometimes you see that I'm[F#] mad
[Bm] Don't you know no one alive
A*
Can always be an angel?
G* F#
When everything goes wrong, you see some bad
Chorus
But [D]I'm just a soul whose [Bm]intentions are good
A* G* Bm Em
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Verse 2
[Bm] You know sometimes baby, I'm so[A] carefree
[G]With a joy that's [F#]hard to hide
Bm A*
And then sometimes again it seems that all I have is worry
G* F#
And then you're bound to see my other side
Chorus
But [D]I'm just a soul whose [Bm]intentions are good
A* G* Bm A
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Bridge
[G] If I seem [A]edgy, I [G]want you to [A]know
I [G]never mean to [A]take it out [D]on [Bm]you
[G]Life has its [A]problems, [G]and I get more [A]than my share
But [G]that's one thing I never mean to [F#]do, 'cause I love you
Verse 3
[Bm] Oh, oh [A]baby, I'm just human
[G] Don't you know I have faults [F#]like anyone?
Bm A*
Sometimes I find myself alone, regretting
G* F#
Some little foolish thing, some simple thing that I've done
Chorus
'Cause [D]I'm just a soul whose [Bm]intentions are good
A* G* Bm Em
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Outro
(Em) Bm
Don't let me be misunderstood
[Em]I try so hard, so please [Bm]don't let me be misunderstood
[Em]
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