Transylvanian Concubine
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Intro: Eb C Em Eb C Em Eb
[Verso 1]
C
If you want to know how
Em
To fly high, then go now
Eb
To the place where all the concubines
C
Meet and converse with them
Em
Marvel at their pale skin
Eb
Wonder how they chew with their pointy...
F
Teeth and hair are beauty
F
They know it's their duty
F
To be countess in their hearts and their...
C
Minds that have to whisper
C
See in them a sister
C
Look into their eyes and you'll become
F Bb
Transylvanian concubine
C
You know what flows there like wine
[Verso 2]
C
Sorrow was their master
Em
Cackling with laughter
Eb
Now he's having just one piece of...
C
Cakey is their make-up
Em
Catholics try to shake up
Eb
All the things that form their lives, but they're...
F
Dead, their sighs, their song
C
They know what they do is wrong
F Bb
Stay here with us, it's just time
C
Transylvanian concubine
Instrumental
C Em Eb C Em Eb F C F C F Eb C Eb C Eb
[Verso 3]
C
Candelabra's lighted
Em
Satan has been sighted
Eb
Never has there been an evening like...
C
This is what they wanted
C
Always to feel hunted
Eb
You can never be too rich or too...
F
Thin. The blood has run out
C
Fangs ruin any cute pout
F
Morning has come now they've flown
C
What have you learned from what has been shown?
Outro
Eb C Em x5
Eb
How to play Transylvanian Concubine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.