The Caterpillar
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Intro: C G C G C G C G
C
flicka flicka flicka
G
here you are
C
cata cata cata!
G
caterpillar girl
C
flowing in and filling up my
G
hopeless heart
C G
oh never never go
Bm Em
dust my lemon lies
Bm Em
with powder pink and sweet
D/B
the day i stop
Em
is the day you change
D/B Em
and fly away from me
C G C G C G C G
C
you flicker
G
and you're beautiful
C G
you glow inside my head
C
you hold me hypnotized
G
i'm mesmerized...
C
your flames
G
the flames that kiss me dead
Bm Em
dust my lemon lies
Bm Em
with powder pink and sweet
D/B
the day i stop
Em
is the day you change
D/B Em
and fly away from me
C G C G C G C G
C
cata cata cata
G
caterpillar girl
C
cata cata cata!
G
caterpillar girl
C
cata cata cata!
G
caterpillar girl
C
cata cata cata
cata cata cata
Em
caterpillar girl
How to play The Caterpillar
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 C. 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.