Snail
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Intro: A E F#m7
A E F#m7
A E F#m7
I was just born like this
A E F#m7
Wish that I could change it
A E F#m7
Four peculiar limbs and a head that doesn't fit
A E F#m7 D7
Wish that I was still a kid
A E F#m7
I was just born like this
A E F#m7
Doctors knew before I did
A E F#m7
There's another snail living with me in my shell
A E F#m7 D7
It's fair to say I don't like it
( A D7 A )
( D7 F#m7 E )
A D7 A D7
I'm hanging out with the bullets in my mouth
F#m7 E
And when you look away I'll spit them out
A D7 A D7
I'm hanging out with the foxes and the hounds
F#m7 E
And when I fit in I'll break back out
( A D7 A )
( D7 F#m7 E )
( Gm F# F A )
( D7 A D7 )
( Gm F# F )
A E F#m7 A
Really hope you found something
E F#m7
Entertaining
A E F#m7 D7 A E F#m7 D7
Honestly I've had enough of looking at a dead man
A E
I just wanna scrape my knees
F#m7 D7
Cry until my mommy sees
A E
Popsicle to make a mess
F#m7 D7
All over my Sunday best
A E F#m D7 A E F#m7 D7
Learn everything for the first time again
G
I just wanna be a kid
A
I just wanna be a kid
C# D
But I don't wanna be a kid
Dm A
Who was born like this
How to play Snail
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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.