Axe Murderer Song
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Asus2 Asus2 Asus2 Asus2
verse 1
D G Em Asus2 Asus2 Asus2
Why do lovers park down deserted lanes?
D G Em Asus2 Asus2
near haunted houses or homes for the insane?
Em Asus2 D G Gsus2 G
Like a deformed son who was locked in a shed
Em Asus2 D G Gsus2 G Gsus2
Later escaped when he chopped off their heads
repeat Intro
Asus2 Asus2 Asus2 Asus2
verse 2
D G Em Asus2 Asus2 Asus2
Why do axe murderers only attack
D G Em Asus2 Asus2
when you're partially nude or you're taking a bath?
Em Asus2 D G Gsus2 G
Though there are times I feel softer than most
Em A D G Gsus2 G Gsus2
Somedays like yogurt and some days like toast
verse 3
D G Em Asus2 Asus2 Asus2
Sorority girls and fraternity boys
D G Em Asus2 Asus2
Always deflowered - they're rich and they're spoiled
Em Asus2 D G Gsus2 G
So we never feel bad when Aunt Jenny, who's dead
Em Asus2 D G Gsus2 G Gsus2
surprises them lying on her wedding bed
verse 4
D G Em Asus2 Asus2 Asus2
When we're making love now, I feel so exposed
D G Em Asus2 Asus2
Might you impale me or turn into those
Em A D G Gsus2 G
creatures that feed on the flesh of the living
Em Asus2 D G Gsus2 G Gsus2
They hide in the corn between June and Thanksgiving
Outro
Em A D Bm Gm Gm Gm Gm
Why do axe murderers only attack when we're making love...
Em A D Bm Gm Gm Gm Gm
Why do axe murderers only attack when we're partially nude or taking
D
a bath?
How to play Axe Murderer Song
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Asus2. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.