Host
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Intro G Am Em Em
G (Play it as a bar chord and play the bottom E string then the D string to the
bass picking pattern in the song)
I hate what you say and I hate what you do
But never did I say I wouldn't steal it from you
And we'll save your grace with the devil in my eye
Everybody knows all the honest ones lie
Am G F C
And you think you know me
Am G F
Darlin' you don't know
G Am
Ah oh oh, ah oh oh
Em
I'll eat you like you're a host
G
And when I'm done, I'm done
Am
That was fun but son
Em
Off you go
G Am
Ah oh oh, ah oh oh
Em
Feed on you like you're a host
G
And when I'm done, I'm done
Am
That was fun but son
Em
Off you go...
G (Play same as before)
Lord how thick the thief that I might
Been running back around trying to make things right
And my brightest moods are in the dark of night
I've got the green on my side and it's yours against mine
Am G F C
And you think you know me
Am G F
Darlin' you don't know
G Am
Ah oh oh, ah oh oh
Em
I'll eat you like you're a host
G
And when I'm done, I'm done
Am
That was fun but son
Em
Off you go
G Am
Ah oh oh, ah oh oh
Em
Feed on you like you're a host
G
And when I'm done, I'm done
Am
That was fun but son
Em
Off you go...
Am C
With one eye I'd sleep if I were you
G
(You said you'd get me out)
Am C
With one eye I lied I said to you
G
(You said you'd be there)
Am C
With one eye I'd sleep if I were you
G
(You said you'd get me out)
Am
With one eye
(I lied)
C
I said
(I lied)
I said
(I lied)
I said
(I lied)
G
I said
G Am
Ah oh oh, ah oh oh
Em
I'll eat you like you're a host
G
And when I'm done, I'm done
Am
That was fun but son
Em
Off you go
G Am
Ah oh oh, ah oh oh
Em
Feed on you like you're a host
G
And when I'm done, I'm done
Am
That was fun but son
Em
Off you go...
How to play Host
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.