Skinned
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G E7 G
do do do do do do do do
G
I'll make a shoehorn outta your shin
I'll make a lampshade of durable skin
E7
And oh, don't you know that I'm always feelin able
When I'm sitting home here carving out your navel
G
I'm just sitting here carving out your navel
C Em C
When will I realize that this skin I'm in
Em
Hey, it isn't mine
C Em C Em E7
And when will the thrill be to much meat for me to hide on
G
Hey, I could use a couple of hands
To complete one hell of a plant stand
E7
Oh, and don't you know that I'm caught here in the middle
Makin ribcages into coffee tables oh,oh
G
I'm just a makin them into coffee tables
C Em C
And when will I realize that this skin I'm in
Em
Hey, it isn't mine
C Em C Em E7
And when will the thrill be to much meat for me to hide ,anymore
C
Oh, because you know I can't hide
Am
and oh how hard I tried
C G
But this is just the shape I'm in
C
And though you know I can't hide
Am
And oh how hard I tried
C G
But this is just the shape I'm in
C Am C G C Am C G
do do do do do do do
How to play Skinned
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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.