Under My Skin
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-Intro-
F#m C# A D G#m C#
F#m C#
F#m C#
Under my skin I'm all wet
A D
Under my skin I'm all bloody
G#m C#
Under my skin my heart lies broken
F#m C#
My mind is actin' funny
F#m C#
Under my skin there's a bad day
A D
Under my skin there's a rattlesnake
G#m C#
Under my skin where the infection sleeps
F#m C# F#m C#
I bend then I break, under my skin
-Instrumental break-
F#m C#
Under my skin it's a sticky mess
A D
Under my skin I'm turning to stone
G#m C#
Under my skin there's a thousand demons
F#m C#
And I'm always alone
F#m C#
Under my skin the bones howl
A D
Under my skin the nightmare's explode
G#m C#
Under my skin I can't stop crying
F#m C#
It's a long black road
F#m C#
Under my skin the itch is unscratched
A D
Under my skin I've met my match
G#m C#
Under my skin my dreams die unhatched
F#m C#
'Cause there's always a catch
-Loud-
F#m C#
And under my skin I never surrender
A D
Under my skin the past's in debate
G#m C#
Under my skin love's a curse that you lend her
F#m C#
And every night I make love to my hate
-Calm-
F#m C# A D
Under my skin, under my skin
G#m C# F#m C#
Under my skin, under my skin
-Instrumental break-
F#m C#
Under my skin there's never a tomorrow
A D
Under my skin I'm lost in the dark
G#m C#
Under my skin I'm a master of sorrow
F#m C#
And every night I swim with the sharks
F#m C#
Under my skin I'm ready to run
A D
Well under my skin there's nowhere to hide
G#m C#
Under my skin the world is a stranger
F#m C#
And I've all already died!
F#m C#
Under my skin,
A D
under my skin
G#m C#
Under my skin, I'll never let you in
F#m C#
I'll never let you in!
F#m C# A D
Under my skin, under my skin
G#m C# F#m C#
Ohh no, I'll never letcha in! I'll Never let you in!
F#m C# A D
Under my skin, under my skin, ahh
G#m C# F#m
I'll never let you in
How to play Under My Skin
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#m. 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.