Skin And Bones
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Skin and Bones ( https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=EetThWIHTxE )
capo 7
Intro: Em7 G6 (x2)
Em7 G6
Well I know I'm just another slave to finding all the ways to make things right
Em7 G6
But when I saw you walking to your grave it hurt to see nobody by your side
A C 1
Leave yourself some room to breath You're far too young to be so old before your time
Em7 Dsus2 (D)
Skin and bones
A Em7 Dsus2
Sticks and stones
Em7 Dsus2 (D)
I should have known
A G6
It ain't no bed of roses
Em7 G6
I saw it written in your skin The friends you've made just ain't the ones you've lost
Em7 G6
And all the circles that you're moving in lead you back to all the bridges crossed
A C 1
Through all the smoke and mirrors, all the lonely hearts and all the coins you've tossed
Em7 Dsus2 (D)
Skin and bones
A Em7 Dsus2
Sticks and stones
Em7 Dsus2 (D)
I should have known
A C 1
It ain't no bed of roses
C G6
I watched you run
Am7
But I can feel you falling
C G6 1
So don't apologise to me
Am7
Because sorry won't save you
G6 G6
I saw the cracks before the wall
Em7 Dsus2 G
That you built on your own
Am7
I should have known
Em7 Dsus2 (D)
Skin and bones
A Em7 Dsus2
Sticks and stones
Em7 Dsus2 (D)
I should have known
A G6
It ain't no bed of roses
Em7 Dsus2 (D)
Skin and bones
Em7 Dsus2 Em7
Sticks and stones
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How to play Skin And Bones
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.