I Am An Animal - Pete Townshend

I Am An Animal

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Capo 2nd fret
 
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D Em F#m G A
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|2---3---5---7---|9---------------|----------------|
B|--3---3---3-----|----------------|----------------|
G|--------------7-|9---------------|----------------|
D|0---2---4---5---|7---------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|
or (easier)
D Em F#m G A
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|2---3---5---7---|9---------------|----------------|
B|3---5---7---8---|10--------------|----------------|
G|2---4---6---7---|9---------------|----------------|
D|-(0)-(0)-(0)----|x---------------|----------------|
A|----------------|0---------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|
 
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Capo 2nd fret
 
D
 
A G A D
I was always here in the silence
E A D G
But I was never under your eye
Am G A D
Gather up your love in some wiseness
Em A D G
For every memory shall always survive
Em F#m G Bm Asus4
And you will see me
 
Dsus2 D(no 3rd) A/D D(no 3rd)
I am an ani-mal
Dsus2 D(no 3rd) A/D D(no 3rd)
My teeth are sharp and my mouth is full
Am
And the passion is so strong
G D(no 3rd) Dsus2 A/D D(no 3rd)
When I'm alone, loneliness will change me
 
Dsus2 D(no 3rd)] A/D D(no 3rd)
I Am A vegetable
Dsus2 D(no 3rd) A/D D(no 3rd)
I get my body badly pulled
Am
And I'm rooted to the spot
G D(no 3rd) Dsus2 A/D D(no 3rd)
Nothing will rearrange me
 
A G A
I'm looking back and I can't see the past
D(no 3rd) A/D D6 D(no 3rd)
Anymore so, ha-zy
A G A
I'm on a track and I'm traveling so fast
D(no 3rd) A/D D6 D(no 3rd) Dsus4 D Em F#m G A
Oh for sure I'm cra-zy LINK (see above)
 
Dsus2 D(no 3rd) A/D D(no 3rd)
I am a human being
Dsus2 D(no 3rd) A/D D(no 3rd)
I can't believe all the things I'm seeing
Am
I've nowhere to hide anymore
G D(no 3rd) Dsus2 A/D D(no 3rd)
I'm losing my way
 
Dsus2 D(no 3rd) A/D D(no 3rd)
I am an an - gel
Dsus2 D(no 3rd) A/D D(no 3rd)
I booked in here I came straight from hell
Am
I don't know how to lie anymore
G D(no 3rd) Dsus2 A/D D(no 3rd)
I'm boozing to pray
 
A G A
I'm looking back and I can't see the past
D(no 3rd) A/D D6 D(no 3rd)
Anymore so, ha-zy
A G A
I'm on a track and I'm traveling so fast
D(no 3rd) A/D D6 D(no 3rd)] Dsus4 D Em F#m G A
Oh for sure I'm cra-zy LINK (see above)
 
A G A D
I was always here in the silence
Em A D G
But I was never under your eye
Am G A D
Gather up your love in some wiseness
Em A D G
For every memory shall always survive
Em F#m G Bm Asus4
And you will see me
 
Dsus2 D(no 3rd) A/D D(no 3rd)
I will be immersed
Dsus2 D(no 3rd) A/D D(no 3rd)
Queen of the fucking uni-verse
Am
And I don't know what I have anymore
G D(no 3rd) Dsus2 A/D D(no 3rd)
Anymore than you do
 
Dsus2 D(no 3rd) A/D D(no 3rd)
I am a nothing king
Dsus2 D(no 3rd) A/D D(no 3rd)
Been right around on a golden ring
Am
I don't know where you are anymore
G D(no 3rd) Dsus2 A/D D(no 3rd)
I've got no clue
 
A G A
I'm looking back and I can't see the past
D(no 3rd) A/D D6 D(no 3rd)
Anymore so, ha-zy
A G A
I'm on a track and I'm traveling so fast
D(no 3rd) A/D D6 D(no 3rd) Dsus4 D Em F#m G A
Oh for sure I'm cra-zy LINK (see above)
 
Dsus2 D(no 3rd) A/D D(no 3rd)
I am an ani - mal

How to play I Am An Animal

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 D. 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.

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