The Oldness
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
F Am C Em G C Em
[Verso 1]
F Am
Something wrong
C Em
Will molest you in drug stupor
G
On onslaught, constant and dry
C Em
[Verso 2]
F Am
Web of oldness
C Em
Makes creaking timbrel sounds
G
Beneath the grass, beyond the sky
C Em
[Verso 3]
F Am
Teasing dirty furry
C Em
Abominations
G
Will lick you awake and eat your weight
C Em
[Refrão]
F Am C
Before and after the words
Em G
Get down, put your arms under your body
C Em
The oldness
(Choir sings)
F Am C Em G C
[Verso 4]
F Am
I dreamt that I was aloft
C Em
On beating wing
G
A sound unlike any bird's
C Em F Em
[Refrão]
C Em
Out of the corner of my eye
Em G
I saw a great bat's wing
C Em
Oh, the oldness
Outro:
F Am C Em G C Em F Am C Em C
How to play The Oldness
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 F. 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.