Skulls
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
BPM: 89
Released: 1 Jan 2024
Album: 1985
Note: Worked on the lyrics to this song. Esp. where you see the (?) lyrics
difficult to make out.
If any corrections please let me know and I will correct. Thanks.
/ Slide up (Bar Chords)
Capo: No
[Intro]
F / G Bb
F / G Bb
F / G Bb
C C
[Verse 1]
F / G Bb
Somewhere in the wasteland,
F / G Bb
Across the prison waves, [?]
F / G Bb
On the ocean,
C C
I watch his face.
[Chorus]
Bb
Like you're on lockdown,
F Bb F G
Someone sound the alarm,
Bb
I can hear you breathing,
F G Bb
I can see,
F G Bb
A scowl.
[Verse 2]
F G Bb
A hairless shadow,
F G Bb
On the oak, [?]
F G Bb
Someplace [?] splintered,
C C
Weathered and corrupt.
[Verse 3]
F G Bb
I press my face,
F G Bb
My nose, my mouth,
F G Bb
Into the wild shadows,
C Bb C
Of roses and flowers.
[Outro]
Bb
Like you're on lockdown,
F Bb F G
Someone sound the alarm,
Bb
I can hear you breathing,
F G C
I can see
C
Your scowl,
F G
Your scowl.
How to play Skulls
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 E. 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.