Backyard Skulls
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Intro: C G F (2x)
Verse 1:
C G
All our secrets are smothered in dirt, underneath paving stones
F
Lying waiting to be told
C
Some stay hidden, while some get found
G F
Like our long lost soul, like a stone beneath the ground
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F G C
Backyard skulls, deep beneath the ground
F G C G
All those backyard skulls, not deep enough to never be found
Verse 2: use verse 1 chords
Fear lies the first time I was wrong
But there is no sign, no X's mark this spot
The ancient encouters with forgein skin
All but perish by now, so you can erase the glin from those
Chorus 2: use chorus 1 chords:
Backyard skulls, deep beneath the ground
All those backyard skulls, not deep enough to never be found
Bridge:
Am F C
Through the paddle of your boat, lies century upon century
G F C
The skulls untold, has hushed the suburban adultery
Am F C
And the war holes, and underneath the worms we feed
G F C
Lies silent skulls, are smiling at the hipocracy
Outro chorus: use chorus 1 chords
Backyard skulls, deep beneath the ground
All those backyard skulls, not deep enough to never be found
Backyard skulls, deep beneath the ground
All those backyard skulls, not deep enough to never be found
C G
Deep enough to never be found
C G
Deep enough to never be found
How to play Backyard Skulls
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.