Alec Benjamin - Devil Doesn’t Bargain

Capo: 1st fret

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

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

[Pre-Chorus]
Bm G
And just like before, I can see that you’re sure
D A (mute)
You can change him, 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

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

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

[Pre-Chorus]
Bm G
And just like before, I can see that you’re sure
D A
You can change him, 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

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

[Bridge] (Palmed triplet chords)
Em D G A
…And I know you think he’ll change this time
Em D G A
…But I think that you will find

[Bridge continued] (Single downstrokes)
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