Egyptian Robe
View chords used in this chart
There's one chord I couldn't get, and it's at the very end of the Chorus.
These chords are tuned down a major 2nd to make it easier. Therefore I play these on the 2nd fret.
G
I was hot as a burning dragon on a cross
Am
And I knew my body wanted you
G
We were barely clothed in egyptian robes
Am D G
Is it love or just a screw?
G Am
She descends from the stairs of an ancient lair, with two cats at her feet
G
Her electric pouncer couldn't weigh an ounce
Am D G
But she managed to conquer me
G Am
I've waited long enough, now I have you
D
Under the sheets in my room
G X
There's my body, just a tomb for the girls that I've had in the past
G
Drenched in sweat in a skeleton hat
Am
Dress covered in bright red ink
G
It was fun for a while, but I knew it wouldn't last
Am D G
The summer was dead to me
G Am
I've waited long enough, now I have you
D
Under the sheets in my room,
G X
There's my body, just a tomb for the girls that I've had in the past
G Am
I've waited long enough, now I have you
D
Under the sheets in my room,
G X
There's my body, just a tomb for the girls that I've had in the past
G
How could you not realize it was me?
Am
All of the turquoise jewelry you've received
x3
Am
Ah, ah, ah, ah ahh
G
Ah, ah, ah, ah ahh
Am
Ah, ah, ah, ah ah
D
Ahhhh..
G Am
I've waited long enough, now I have you
D
Under the sheets in my room,
G X
There's my body, just a tomb for the girls that I've had in the past
G Am D
I've waited long enough, now I have you
-Key Change-
D
How could you not realize it was me?
Em
All of the turquoise jewelry you've received
Em (A)
oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oohh
repeat until fade out.
How to play Egyptian Robe
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 G. 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.