Chris Isaak - Wicked Game
Hello! Below you'll find my "Wicked Game" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
I love this beautiful and moody song by Chris Isaak. It's only has three chords so getting a basic version down is super easy. In the video, I also go over a ton of more advanced, optional details to add.
Enjoy!
Wicked Game Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Wicked Game:
Wicked Game Chords & Lyrics
*A = Asus2
[Intro]
| Bm | A | E | E | Riff 1 x2
| Bm | A | E | E | Riff 2 x2
[Verse 1]
Bm A E
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
Bm A E
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Bm A E
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
Bm A E
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
Bm A E
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
Bm A E
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Bm A E
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
Bm A E
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
[Chorus]
Bm A E
No, I don't want to fall in love
Bm A E
No, I don't want to fall in love
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E
No, I don't want to fall in love
No, I don't want to fall in love
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E Riff 2
With you
Bm A E Riff 2
With you (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you
Bm A E Riff 2
With you (This world is only gonna break your heart)
[Verse 2]
Bm A E
What a wicked game you play
Bm A E
What a wicked game you play
To make me feel this way
Bm A E
What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you
Bm A E
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way
Bm A E
What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you
What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you
Bm A E
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way
Bm A E
What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you
[Chorus]
Bm A E
And, I don't want to fall in love
Bm A E
And, I don't want to fall in love
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E
No, I don't want to fall in love
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
(Bm)
With you
[Instrumental]
| Bm | A | E | E | Riff 1 x2
| Bm | A | E | E | Riff 2 x2
| Bm | A | E | E | Riff 1 x2
| Bm | A | E | E | Riff 2 x2
[Verse 3]
Bm A E
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
Bm A E
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Bm A E
I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
Bm A E
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
Bm A E
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
Bm A E
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Bm A E
I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
Bm A E
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
[Chorus/Outro]
Bm A E
No, I don't want to fall in love
Bm A E
No, I don't want to fall in love
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E
No, I don't want to fall in love
No, I don't want to fall in love
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E Riff 2
With you (This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E Riff 2
With you (This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E Riff 2
No, I... (This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E Riff 2
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E
Nobody loves no one
With you (This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E Riff 2
With you (This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E Riff 2
No, I... (This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E Riff 2
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
Bm A E
Nobody loves no one
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
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Wicked Game Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Wicked Game" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Wicked Game" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
