The Hoop Snake
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Intro
A E A D/F# A/E
A E A
[Verso 1]
D/A A
The snake just slipped from under feet
D/A A
He eats his own pink tail
D/A A E F#m
He rolls along like a dinner plate
Bm7 E A
From now on he will eat alone
[Verso 2]
D/A A
Mole just stepped from under feet
D/A A
Brings his own suitcase
D/A A E F#m
It's packed with things to remember of himself
Bm7 E A
But barely has room to breathe
[Refrão]
D/A A E F#m
The pages torn out through word again
Bm7 A
So goodbye my friend
D/A A E F#m
The pages torn out through word again
Bm7 A
So goodbye my friend
[Verso 3]
D/A A
Be like me with the sweetest desire
D/A A
Be like those in caves
D/A A E F#m
Ask of what you want from me
Bm7 E A
We'll build this bridge on fire
Instrumental
A E
A E F#m
D/A E A
[Refrão]
D/A A E F#m
The pages torn out through word again
Bm7 A
So goodbye my friend
D/A A E F#m
The pages torn out through word again
Bm7 A
So goodbye, my friend
Bm7 A
Goodbye, my friend
Bm7 A E
Goodbye, my friend
How to play The Hoop Snake
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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.