Skin Deep
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Tabbed by Jarrod Barker (jbark@ecr.mu.oz.au)
This is the original version one of Area 7's very first songs, from
their EP "Road Rage". Here are all of the chords, have a listen to
the song to get the timing right. Any comments or corrections
please feel free to let me know. Chucky T is a rock god!!!!!
(intro)
A E
A D E
(verse 1)
A D E
A plastic suit and no cause of death
A D E
everyday fish, don't need to hold their breath
Dm A
was he looking for something to do
Dm D
or did he have something to say
Dm A E
or was he just tryin, to run away
[Refrão]A E A D
Re-al-ity is only skin de-ep
A E A D Dsus D
I much prefer not to be a white sheep
A E A D
he wonders why everybody thinks he seems so strange
A E A
hey but it really doesn't matter when reality is only skin deep
(Verse 2)
A D E
An accident changed the course of his life
A D E
when your a fish, you don't need a wife
Dm A
he took to plastic with a needle and thread
Dm D
it made him feel like a king
Dm A E
he'd take it to the river side, and jump right in
[Refrão]A E A D
Re-al-ity is only skin de-ep
A E A D Dsus D
I much prefer not to be a white sheep
A E A D
he wonders why everybody thinks he seems so strange
A E A
hey but it really doesn't matter when reality is only skin deep
Yeah
(middle bit)
A D E
A D E
Dm A
Dm D
Dm A E
(Verse 3)
A D E
Right from the start is where your plight was doomed
A D E
he kept a single life, locked in a single room
Dm A
nobody knew about it,
Dm D
they never knew that something wrong
Dm A E
his plastic world, could never last too long
(Verse 4)
A E A D
Re-al-ity is only skin de-ep
A E A D Dsus D
I much prefer not to be a white sheep
A E A D
he wonders why everybody thinks he seems so strange
A E A
hey but it really doesn't matter when reality is only skin deep
A E A
I said it really doesn't matter when reality is only skin deep
A E A
You know it really doesn't matter when reality is only skin deep
How to play Skin Deep
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 A. 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.