Turning Tables was co-written by Adele and Ryan Tedder for Adeles album 21. The lyrics discuss themes of confrontation and heartbreak, inspired by Adeles own tumultuous relationships and her resolve not to let herself be suppressed by others any longer.
Key: Bm
Introduction:Bm7GEm9G
Bm7G Close enough to start a war Em9G All that I have is on the floor Bm7G God only knows what we're fighting for Em9G All that I say, you always say more
GEmEm7 I can't keep up with your turning tables GA Under your thumb, I can't breathe
Bm7GDEm So I won't let you close enough to hurt me Bm7GDEm No, I won't rescue you to just desert me Bm7GD/F#A I can't give you the heart you think you gave me EmDGBm7G It's time to say goodbye to turning tables Em9G To turning tables
Bm7G Under haunted skies I see you, oooh Em9G Where love is lost, your ghost is found Bm7G I braved a hundred storms to leave you Em9G As hard as you try, no I will never be knocked down
GEmEm7 I can't keep up with your turning tables GA Under your thumb, I can't breathe
Bm7GDEm So I won't let you close enough to hurt me Bm7GDEm No, I won't rescue you to just desert me Bm7GD/F#A I can't give you the heart you think you gave me EmDGBm7G It's time to say goodbye to turning tables Em9G Turning tables
Bm7G Next time I'll be braver, I'll be my own saviour DEm When the thunder calls for me Bm7G Next time I'll be braver, I'll be my own saviour DA Standing on my own two feet
Bm7GDEm I won't let you close enough to hurt me Bm7GDEm No, I won't rescue you to just desert me Bm7GD/F#A I can't give you the heart you think you gave me EmDGBm7G It's time to say goodbye to turning tables Em9G To turning tables Bm7G Turning tables, yeah Em9GBm7 Turning, ooh.