Nosferatu
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[Intro]
Em
Em G/E F#/E F/E (x2)
[Verse 1]
Em G/E F#/E F/E
Deep in the heart of Germany
Em D Em D
Lucy clutched her breast in fear
Em G/E F#/E F/E
She heard a beat of her lover’s heart
Em D Em D
For weeks she raved in dreams he appeared
C D Em
From far off Transylvania
[Chorus]
C D
Only a woman can break his spell
C Am D
Pure in heart who will offer herself
Em D Em
To Nosferatu
[Instrumental]
C D B5
[Verse 2]
Em G/E F#/E F/E
The ship pulled in without a sound
Em D Em D
The faithful captain long since cold
Em G/E F#/E F/E
He kept his log ’til the bloody end
Em D Em D
Last entry read ‘Rats in the hold
C D Em
My crew is dead — I fear the plague’
[Chorus]
C D
Only a woman can break his spell
C Am D
Pure in heart who will offer herself
[Bridge]
Em C (x4)
D Am (x2)
Em C (x2)
Em (x2)
Em C (x2)
Mortal terror reigned
Em C (x2)
Sickness now then horrible death
D
Only Lucy knew the truth
Am
And at her window
B5
Nosferatu
[Instrumental]
Em G/E F#/E F/E (x2)
[Verse 3]
Em G/E F#/E F/E
So chaste, so calm, she gave herself
Em D Em D
To the pleasure of the dreaded master
Em G/E F#/E F/E
He sucked her precious drops of life
Em D Em D E
Throughout the long and cold dark night
[Verse 4]
Am F Am F
One last goodbye goodbye He was blinded by love
Am F Am G
One last goodbye goodbye He was blinded by love
F Fmaj7 F6 F
Blinded by love
[Verse 5]
Am C/A B/A A#/A
He screamed in fear he’d stayed too long in her room
Am G Am Em
The morning sun had come too soon
Am C/A B/A A#/A
The spell was broken with a kiss of doom
Am G Am G F
He vanished into dust left her all alone
[Instrumental]
Em G/E F#/E F/E (x12)
[Chorus]
C D
Only a woman can break his spell
C Am D
Pure in heart who will offer herself
C D
Only a woman can break his spell
C Am D
Pure in heart who will offer herself
Em
To Nosferatu
How to play Nosferatu
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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.