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Skeleton

Dolores O'Riordan

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Skeleton by Dolores O'Riordan in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 2000s Genre: Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
CmI TriedG# To FD#ace It     A#    Cm​
I TG#riedD# To Erase It     Cm​
I G#Tried D#To Race It  A#​
CmI   CG#an’t D#Erase It      Cm   A#​

Verse 2
CmDriving In The Slow G#Lane
D#Watching EverybA#ody Shooting ByDm   Cm​
In The Fast G#Lane, In TD#he Fast Lane    A#​
SitCmting Here BeG#side Me
D#There Is A Shadow FromA# My Past    Cm​
In The Front G#Seat I CaD#n Heart My HeartA#beat
G#Faster, Faster, Faster, FastA#er, FasteCmr   G#​

Verse 3
D#I Tried To FA#ace It
CmI   CG#an’tD# Erase It     A#​
CmSo  IG# MusD#t Face It  A#      Cm   G#​
D#I Must EmbracA#e It     Cm   G#​

D# A# Cm G# D# A# Cm

Verse 4
I Have Wasted G#My Time
D#Dwelling In The ShadoA#ws From The Past   Cm​
In The Front G#Seat Did D#You HeA#ar My Heartbeat
ForCmward To The FuG#ture ID#​
Must Move A#On I Will Let GCmo
To The FutG#ure TD#hat’s Where I Will SA#oar
Higher,G# Higher, Higher, Higher, Higher    A#​

Verse 5
CmSo G#I CaD#n Face  ItDm   A#   Cm   G#​
D#Then I Will ChaCmse It  A#​
CmI   WG#ill D#Embrace ItA#​

Verse 6
G# D# Cm A# G# A#

CmYou Can’t Outrun Your Skeleton A#​
No G#Way, No Way
A#You CaCmn’t Outrun Your Skeleton  A#​
No CmWay, No Way
Oh  G#   D#   Dm​
A#No WCmay, No WG#ay
Oh D#   A#​
No CmWay, No G#Way
Oh D#   Dm​
No CmWay, No G#Way
Oh D#​

Verse 7
A#In TCmhe Corner Of The Room  G#​
D#I Tried To FaceA# It
In CmThe Corner Of The G#Room
D#I Must EmbraceA# It
In CmThe Corner Of The G#Room
D#And I Will ChaseA# It
In The Corner Of CmThe Room     G#​
D#I Will EmbracDme It   Cm​

Outro
G# D# A# Cm
G# D# A# Cm G# D# A#
Cm G# A# G#
Also available in: Em (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Skeleton?

The chords for Skeleton are: Cm, G#, D#, A#, Dm

What is the original key of Skeleton?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Skeleton?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Skeleton in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Skeleton be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Skeleton on ukulele?

Chord Skeleton can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Skeleton?

Skeleton uses 5 chords: Cm, G#, D#, A#, Dm

What is the easiest way to play Skeleton?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Skeleton released in?

Skeleton was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Skeleton?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Skeleton to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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