[Intro] Am G D D Am G D D Am G D D Am G D D [Verse 1] Am G The world was on fire D and no one could save me but you Am G It's strange what desire can D make foolish lovers do Am G And I never dreamed that I'd D love somebody like you Am G And I'd never dreamed that I'd D lose somebody like you [Chorus] Am No, I G D Don't wanna fall in love Am (This world is only gonna G break your heart) Am No, I G D Don't wanna fall in love Am (This world is only gonna G break your heart) Am G D With you Am G D With you [Instrumental] Am G D D Am G D D [Verse 2] Am G What a wicked game you play, D make me feel this way Am G What a wicked thing to do, D make me dream of you Am G What a wicked thing to say, D you never felt this way Am G What a wicked thing to do, D make me dream of you [Chorus] Am No, I G D Don't wanna fall in love Am (This world is only gonna G break your heart) Am No, I G D Don't wanna fall in love Am (This world is only gonna G break your heart) Am G D With you Am G D With you [Solo] Am G D D Am G D D Am G D D Am G D D Am G D D Am G D D [Verse 3] Am G The world was on fire D and no one could save me but you Am G It's strange what desire can D make foolish lovers do Am G And I never dreamed that I'd D love somebody like you Am G Well, I never dreamed that I'd D lose somebody like you [Chorus] Am No, I G D Don't wanna fall in love Am (This world is only gonna G break your heart) Am No, I G D Don't wanna fall in love Am (This world is only gonna G break your heart) Am G D With you Am G D With you Am G D With you Am G D With you [Outro] Am G D Nobody loves no one
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Q: What key is Wicked Game by Social Distortion in?
The song is played in the key of E at 120 BPM. No capo is required.
Q: Do I need a capo to play Wicked Game?
No capo is needed. You can play the entire song using standard open chord shapes: Am, G, and D.
Q: Is Wicked Game easy for beginners?
Yes! Wicked Game uses only three open chords — Am, G, and D — making it a perfect beginner song. The Am–G–D loop repeats throughout the entire song.
Q: Did Social Distortion write Wicked Game?
No. Wicked Game was originally written and recorded by Chris Isaak in 1989. Social Distortion covered the song with a punchier, rock-driven arrangement that introduced it to a new generation of fans.
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“Wicked Game” is a haunting rock classic originally by Chris Isaak, covered powerfully by Social Distortion. The chord progression is a simple three-chord loop of Am, G, and D played throughout the entire song, making it an excellent track for beginners while still capturing a moody, emotional feel in the key of E at 120 BPM.
Track Info
- Song: Wicked Game
- Artist: Social Distortion
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: E
- Capo: No Capo
- BPM: 120
- Chords: Am, G, D
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Suggested Strumming:
D = Down Stroke, U = Upstroke