Monster Mash
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(Drum intro - 4 meas)
G
I was working in the lab late one night
Em
When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
C
When my monster, from its slab, began to rise
D
And suddenly to my surprise
G
(He did the Mash) he did the Monster Mash
Em
(The Monster Mash) it was a graveyard smash
C
(He did the Mash) it caught on in a flash
D
(He did the Mash) he did the Monster Mash
G G
(wha - oo)From my laboratory in the castle east
Em Em
(wha - oo)To the master bedroom, where the vampires feast
C C
(wha-oo -wha - oo) The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
D D
(wha-oo) To get a jolt from my electrodes
G
(They did the Mash), they did the Monster Mash
Em
The Monster Mash, it was a graveyard smash
C
(They did the Mash), it caught on in a flash
D
(They did the Mash) they did the Monster Mash
C C
(wha- oo)The zombies were having fun(man-a-shoo)
D D
(wha - oo)The party had just begun (man-a-shoo)
C C
(wha - oo)The guests included Wolfman(man-a-shoo)
D D
(wha - oo) Dracula, and his son
G
(Wha-oo) The scene was rocking, all were digging the sound
Em
(Wha- oo)Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
C
(wha-oo wha-oo)The Coffin Bangers were about to arrive
D
(wha-oo) With their vocal group The Crypt Keeper Five
G
(They played the Mash) they played the Monster Mash
Em
(The Monster Mash) it was a graveyard smash
C
(They played the Mash) it caught on in a flash
D
(Theyplayed the Mash)they played the Monster Mash
G
(Wha oo) Out from his coffin Drac's voice did ring
Em
(Wha-oo) Seems he was troubled by just one thing
C
(Wha-oo-wha-oo) He opened the lid and shook his fist and said
D
(wha-oo), "Whatever happened to my Transylvania twist?"
G
(It's now the mash)it's now the mash
Em
(The Monster Mash) and it's a graveyard smash
C
(It's now the mash) it caught on in a flash
D
(It's now the mash) it's now the mash.
G
(Wha-oo) Now ev'rythings cool Drac's a part of the band
Em
(Wha-oo)and my Monster Mash is the hit of the land
C
(Wha-oo wha-oo) for you, the living, this mash was meant, too
D
(Wha-oo) when you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you
G
(Then you can mash)then you can Monster Mash
Em
(The Monster Mash)and do my graveyard smash
C
Then you can Mash) you'll catch on in a flash
D
Then you can Mash) then you can Monster Mash
G
(wha-oo) errrr- mash good!(Monster Mash)
Em
(wha -oo)Easy Igor (Monster Mash)
C
(wha-oo) errrr Mash good! (Monster Mash)
D
(wha-oo) errr (Monster Mash) (repeat and fade)
G - Em - C - D
How to play Monster Mash
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.