Grim Grinning Ghosts
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Composed by Buddy Baker
Lyrics by F.Xavier Atencio
Am
When the crypt goes creak,
B7
And the tombstones quake.
Am Bb
Spooks come out for a swinging wake.
Am F
Happy haunts materialize,
Am F7
And begin to vocalize.
Am E7 Am
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize.
Am
Now don't close your eyes,
B7
And don't try to hide.
Am Bb
Or a silly spook may sit by your side.
Am F
Shrouded in a daft disguise,
Am F7
They pretend to terrorize.
Am E7 Am
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize.
Change to Bbm
Intro F7
Bbm C7
As the moon climbs high o'er the dead oak tree,
Bbm B
Spooks arrive for the midnight spree.
Bbm
Creepy creeps with eerie eyes,
Gb7
Start to shriek and harmonize.
Bbm F7 Bbm
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize.
Change to Bm
Bm C#7
When you hear the knell of a requiem bell,
Bm C
Weird glows gleam where spirits dwell.
Bm G
Restless bones etherialize,
Bm G7
Rise as spooks of every size.
If you would like to join our jamboree,
There's a simple rule that's compulsory.
Mortals pay a token fee.
Rest in peace, the haunting's free.
So hurry back, we would like your company
How to play Grim Grinning Ghosts
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What is the starting chord?
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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.