Devil Woman
Guitar chords by Cliff Richard · Key of D Major
Devil Woman Guitar Chords
Devil Woman is one of Cliff Richard's most famous rock tracks, released in 1976 and notable for its minor-key menace and guitar-driven arrangement. The song is anchored in D Major but makes heavy use of the parallel Dm (D Minor) chord, creating the dark tension that defines its character. The full arrangement moves through intro, verse, chorus, interlude and a repeated final chorus — making it a good intermediate study in minor/major chord mixing within a single song.
Chords Used
Strumming Pattern
How to Play Devil Woman on Guitar
The key contrast in Devil Woman is between the D Major intro/verse section (D G F C D) and the Dm-centred chorus (Dm / C alternating). This shift from major to parallel minor is a classic rock technique that creates dramatic mood change. Note that the D chord in the intro uses the full major shape, while the chorus drops to Dm — practise switching between D and Dm cleanly as that transition is the heart of the song. The A# chord adds a bluesy flavour common in rock progressions.
Intro
D/ G/ F/ C/ D − 2 TIMES
Verse 1
D/G/F/C/D − 2 TIMES C/DM − 3 TIMES A#/A
Chorus
DM/C/DM/C/DM/C/A#/C Dm/C/DM/C/DM/C/A#/C/
Interlude
D G F C D − 2 TIMES
Chorus 2
DM/C/DM/C/DM/C/A#/C DM/C/DM/C/DM/C/DM/C/DM/C
Interlude 2
D G F C D − 2 TIMES
Final Chorus
Dm/C/DM/C/DM/C/A#/C DM/C/DM/C/DM/C/A#/C/D
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