The Crocodile Song
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E|----------------|----------------|----------------|-0--------------|
[Verse 1]
Em
Crocodile fella, down by the river
D Am Em
Sittin' on a great, big rock
Em
But crocodile fella could be dinner
D Am Em
'Cause here comes a hungry croc, ooh
[Chorus]
A
Sin is like a great big crocodile
Em
Sin is a dangerous trap
A
Sin can creep up like a crocodile
B7 Em
All of a sudden, snap!
[Instrumental]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|-0--------------|
B|-----------0----|-----------0----|----------------|-0--------------|
G|---0---2-----2--|-0---0-2-----2--|----------------|-0--------------|
D|----------------|----------------|--2---2---0-----|-2--------------|
A|----------------|----------------|------------3---|-2--------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|-0--------------|
[Verse 2]
Em
Crocodile lady, she's not crazy
D A Em
Sees a log in the creek
Em
Crocodile lady runs away
D A Em
'Cause that log's got big, sharp teeth! Ooh
[Chorus]
A
Sin is like a great big crocodile
Em
Sin is a dangerous trap
A
Sin can creep up like a crocodile
B7 Em
All of a sudden, snap!
[Instrumental]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|-0--------------|
B|-----------0----|-----------0----|----------------|-0--------------|
G|---0---2-----2--|-0---0-2-----2--|----------------|-0--------------|
D|----------------|----------------|--2---2---0-----|-2--------------| x2
A|----------------|----------------|------------3---|-2--------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|-0--------------|
[Verse 3]
Em
Only Jesus wins forgiveness
D Am Em
Gotta stay close to Him
Em
Only He can set us free
D Am Em
From mean old crocodile sin
[Chorus]
A
Sin is like a great big crocodile
Em
Sin is a dangerous trap
A
Sin can creep up like a crocodile
B7 Em
All of a sudden, snap! (Oh yeah!)
A
Sin is like a great big crocodile
Em
Sin is a dangerous trap
A
Sin can creep up like a crocodile
B7
All of a sudden
B7
All of a sudden
B7
All of a sudden
Em
Snap!
How to play The Crocodile Song
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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.