Oyster
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[Refrão]
G Am
The world is an oyster
Bm Em C
locked in a shell
G Am
You like the taste of
Bm C
it but can't take the smell
Post Chorus: G Am Bm Em C G Am Bm C
verse 1:
Bm
I can't sleep
C
to save my life
The day is done
G
but I don't think
D/F# Em C
I got it right
Bm
I don't want to
C
kiss right now
You're probably just
G
what I need but I
D/F# Em C
can't stand your mouth
(Repeat Chorus 1)
verse 2:
Bm C
I dot my t's and cross my i's
Pretend that I can write
G D/F#
I haven't got a nice
Em C Bm
thing to say about
C
anyone except the one
Who caught me staring
G D/F# Em C
so I just walked away
Bridge:
D
No one likes to give
Em
themselves over
C
to an empty bed
If you're gonna
G
sleep like that
Am
Then you might
C
as well be dead
D
But you still want
Em
all the covers
And no hair
C
tickling your face
You're so proud
G
of your physique
Am
But you still
C
want your cake
D
I got it
[Refrão]
G Am
The world is an oyster
Bm Em C
locked in a shell
G Am
You like the taste of
Bm C
it but can't take the smell
G Am
The world is an oyster
Bm Em C
locked in a shell
G Am
You like the taste of
Bm C G
it but can't take the smell
How to play Oyster
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.