Idle Hands
View chords used in this chart
--
In the acoustic version, he plays it with a
capo 3rd
Em C/G G x2
Em C/G G B7
I swallow my spit and I swallow my pride
Em C/G G B7
I'm trying to eat my shadow in the daytime
Em C/G
Cause when the night does fall
G Am
All my troubles don't seem so small
G B7 Em
These idle hands can do the devil's work
How to play Idle Hands
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 Em. 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.