Ink Elephants
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Intro riff
E||------------------------------|
B||------------------------------|
G||--0--0--0---------------------|
D||--0--0--0---------------------| x8
A||--2--2--0h2p0-----------------|
E||--3--3--3---------------------|
G Em
Inking up, it wasn’t half as fun
A7
As you dreamt it’d be
D7
Is it my dear?
G Em
You were bright, for almost one whole night
A7 D7
But then came all the callings, the longing, the crying, the tears
C G
So I'll bid you adieu
C G
So long, fare thee well
Am
I can't contemplate my greatness
D7
While I'm shackled next to hell
C G
Letting the heat absorb my body
Am Em
But I'll never get the burn
C D
Though you might get lonely baby
G
It ain't your turn
(Riff)
G Em
Growing up, I never interrupt
A7
My brothers fisticuffs
D7
With my face
G Em
He would go, punching me in the throat
A7
Now those days are gone
D7
I've grown up, I've changed
C G
So the beatings must end
C G
I mean this to offend
Am D7
But I had better be unconscious if I sleep with you again
C G Am Em
You're like Jesus in the morning, but you’re Judas after ten
C D
Though you might get horny baby
G
I ain't your friend
(Riff)
G Em
Doors are closed, animals in their homes
A7
It's easier to live alone
D7
Then against the grid
G Em
The bed is made, its dirty but it's safe
A7
It's brilliance was robbed that day
D7
so now I keep it hid
C G
If I am in your town
C G
I’ll see you around
Am
It's not hard to spot you walking
D7
Since you step like such a clown
C G
Where I can see a patch of smog above
Am Em
I know you can be found
C D
Though you might forgive me baby
G G7
I'm finished now
C G
Where I can see a patch of smog above
Am Em
I know you can be found
C D
Though you might forgive me babe,
G
Oh no
(Riff)
How to play Ink Elephants
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 E. 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.