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Poison Pen

Hoodoo Gurus

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Poison Pen by Hoodoo Gurus

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Betrayal Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Poison Pen - Hoodoo Gurus    (Mars Needs Guitars, 1985)

Intro
E   D   E   D
E   D   E   D

Verse
E"Dear John", So BeDgins A Famous Old EStory    D​
"EGoodbye / Au-ReDvoir / Thanks For The EMemory" D​
E  Keep It DShort And Sweet If You E  Really DCare

Verse
ED-I-Vor-C-DE Can Be So EHurtful, D​
It Makes EPublic ProperDty Of Things That Are E  Personal D​
E  All The DFriends And Family E   Get Their DShare

Chorus
Ink Is EBlack, As Black As DNight,
Black As EThoughts That Shun The DLight
Truth Will EOut And Maybe DThen
You'll Put ADown That Poison GPen
Poison PEen

E    D    E    D

Verse
EEveryone EnDjoys Sharing A ERumour  D​
But EWhen It's Aimed At DYou It Loses Its EHumour  D​
E  Sometimes DWords So Innocent E  Cut So DDeep

Chorus
Ink Is EBlack, As Black As DNight,
Black As EThoughts That Shun The DLight
Truth Will EOut And Maybe DThen
You'll Put ADown That Poison GPen
That Poison EPen   D     That Poison EPen     D​

Break
E    D    E    D
E    D    E    D
E    D    E    D

Bridge
E   EveryDbody's Telling Me, E   "Talk Is DCheap"
E  Sometimes DWords So Innocent E  Cut So DDeep

E   Cut So D  Deep    E    They CuDt   So
EDeep   D     E   So   D  Deep   E         E​

Ink Is EBlack (Ink Is DBlack)
As Black As ENight (As Black As DNight)
Black As EThoughts (Black As DThoughts)
That Shun The ELight (That Shun The DLight)

Chorus
Ink Is EBlack, As Black As DNight
Black As EThoughts That Shun The DLight
Truth Will EOut And Maybe DThen
You'll Put ADown That Poison GPen
That Poison EPen   D     That Poison EPen     D​
That Poison EPen   D     Poison EPen     D​

Outro
Black As ENight    D​
As Black As ECoal  D​
Black As EThoughts D  That Cast A
EShadow Right ADcross My Soul
E  I Thought You DWere My Friend
E  Til You Picked DUp That Poison EPen    D​
That Poison EPen    D     Yeah

E     D     E      D     E

D   Poison...  E​
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Poison Pen?

The chords for Poison Pen are: E, D, A, G

What is the original key of Poison Pen?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Poison Pen?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Poison Pen in another key?

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

Can Poison Pen be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Poison Pen on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Poison Pen?

Poison Pen uses 4 chords: E, D, A, G

What is the easiest way to play Poison Pen?

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 Poison Pen released in?

Poison Pen was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Poison Pen?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Poison Pen 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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