Poison Ivy
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[Verso 1]
B
So you're walking through the woods in the US of A
E
Got your booty shorts on like you do every day
F# B
You get your bare feet rocking, letting the dogs hang out
B
You got your shirt off too cause it's 100 degrees
E
Berry picking cause you got a hunger to feed
F# B
this is what being free is all about
[Refrão]
E
You're kicking through the forest out on your own
B Ab7
If you remember one thing then remember this poem
F# F#
If you see three leaves better let it be
B
cause it's poison ivy
[Verso 2]
B
So you're hiking through Australia to a beauty spot
E
You ain't wearing nothing but your booty shorts
F# B
Just you and the sand and the sun on the back of your neck
B
When out of the corner of your eye
E
You see a little windy cunt, a slithering guy
F# B
You can cross his path or you can turn around and head back
[Refrão]
E
You're kicking through the outback out on your own
B Ab7
If you remember one thing then remember this poem
F# F#
If the red touches yella, it'll kill a fella
B
That's a fackin coral snake
{Solo}
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[Verso 3]
B
So you're picking through the wreckage of humanity's hubris
E
You've found a stockpile of salt and canned food
F# B
Filling your pockets as much as your booty shorts will allow
B
Your saliva glands ache at the sight of this meal
E
When up the back of your neck runs a shivering thrill
F# B
There is something amiss, a presence malignant and foul
[Refrão]
E
So you're kicking through the deadzone out on your own
B Ab7
If you remember one thing then remember this poem
F# F#
If it bleeds black flies, cover your eyes
F# F#
If it smells like sulphur, don't let it touch ya
F#
If it burns with cold fire, free your heart from desire
F# B
Those are lucifer's heralds
E
Baby it's as easy as 1 2 3
B Ab7
My mnemonics got you jogging all your memories
F# F#
If you see three leaves better let it be
B
cause it's poison ivy!
How to play Poison Ivy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.