Spell With A Shell
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G#
It carried its home on its back
When it came saying
he was for me a spell could be
Cm
good could be bad
G# Bb
(aaaah aaah)
G#
Soak him in some water
And it will be good
Cm G#
Or wear him as a shirt for week
Cm
And call him by a name
G# Bb
But bad if I burn him
Bb E
Don't stop now
G# F C G D A E
I didn't know you'd be growing wings this is how
Bb F G D F
long you'll stay a- live
Eb G#
Don't! Stop it!
C# C G#
You're my only friend yeah
G#
Right, so now I give your name "Baz"
How does that sound?
How is it so far?
Cm G#
Are you good to me yet?
Or are you bad to me?
On a quiet night
Put him on the fire
There
There
Cm
Only because I don't want him to burn
G# Bb
Elsewhere
Bb E
Don't stop now
G# F C G D A E
I didn't know you'd be growing wings this is how
Bb F G D F
long you'll stay a- live
Eb G#
Don't! Stop it!
C# C G#
You're my only friend yeah
How to play Spell With A Shell
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 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.