Cannibal Girl
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Intro: (C#m B A G#m A B C#m ) (2x)
G#m F#m E F#m C#m
She told me all the things she knew, you give her one she'd reach for two
B A B
The cold war on the sofa, is getting closer
G#m F#m E F#m C#m
And she's the hardest thing to do, when the mantis in her preys on you
B A B
An appetite fit for a king and his love
B C#m A B C#m F#
I don't wanna bore you but here I go again, Cannibal Girl, you've been eating me alive
B C#m A G#m G#m
I don't wanna bore you but here I go again, Cannibal Girl
G#m F#m E F#m
So lately I've been meaning to, say a few things to you
C#m B A B
She gets all the good attention and I get honored with the mention
G#m F#m E F#m C#m
And she's the hardest thing to do, when the mantis in her preys on you
B A B
An appetite fit for the kids you love
B C#m A B C#m F#
I don't wanna bore you but here I go again, Cannibal Girl, you've been eating me alive
B C#m A G#m G#m
I don't wanna bore you but here I go again, Cannibal Girl
C#m B A G#m A
And that's what hearts are for, you give her one she breaks more
B C#m
It's the changing of the guards
C#m B A G#m A
And I'm the last, one to know, when it's all just for show
B C#m
and I'm trying to be so hard
B C#m A B C#m F#
I don't wanna bore you but here I go again, Cannibal Girl, you've been eating me alive
B C#m A B C#m F#
I don't wanna bore you but here I go again, Cannibal Girl, you've been eating me alive
B C#m A B C#m F#
I don't wanna bore you but here I go again, Cannibal Girl, you've been eating me alive
B C#m A G#m G#m
I don't wanna bore you but here I go again, Cannibal Girl
How to play Cannibal Girl
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.