Skin And Bone
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[Intro ]
Cmaj7 C Fmaj7 G Cmaj7
[Verso 1]
Cmaj7
Lay down by the river's edge
C
Find the place that you can rest
Fmaj7
It was in August
G Cmaj7
And it was all we had left
[Verso 2]
Cmaj7
Lay down by the river bed
C
With your head upon the devil's chest
Fmaj7
It was an autograph
G Cmaj7
The impression you left
[Verso 3]
Fmaj7 Cmaj7
But I am old
Fmaj7 Cmaj7
Of stars and stones
Fmaj7 Cmaj7 C
To build a home
C
Out of skin and bone
Outro
Cmaj7 C Em Cmaj7 C G Cmaj7 C
How to play Skin And Bone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj7. 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.