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Poison Pen

Hoodoo Gurus

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Poison Pen by Hoodoo Gurus in the key of C

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

Intro
C   A#   C   A#
C   A#   C   A#

Verse
C"Dear John", So BeA#gins A Famous Old SCtory     A#​
"CGoodbye / Au-ReA#voir / Thanks For The MCemory"  A#​
C  Keep It A#Short And Sweet If You  C Really CA#are

Verse
CD-I-Vor-C-A#E Can Be So HCurtful,  A#​
It Makes CPublic ProperA#ty Of Things That Are  C Personal  A#​
C  All The A#Friends And Family  C  Get Their SA#hare

Chorus
Ink Is CBlack, As Black As A#Night,
Black As CThoughts That Shun The A#Light
Truth Will COut And Maybe A#Then
You'll Put FDown That Poison D#Pen
Poison PCen

C    A#    C    A#

Verse
CEveryone EnA#joys Sharing A RCumour   A#​
But CWhen It's Aimed At A#You It Loses Its HCumour   A#​
C  Sometimes A#Words So Innocent  C Cut So DA#eep

Chorus
Ink Is CBlack, As Black As A#Night,
Black As CThoughts That Shun The A#Light
Truth Will COut And Maybe A#Then
You'll Put FDown That Poison D#Pen
That Poison CPen   A#     That Poison PCen      A#​

Break
C    A#    C    A#
C    A#    C    A#
C    A#    C    A#

Bridge
C   EveryA#body's Telling Me,  C  "Talk Is CA#heap"
C  Sometimes A#Words So Innocent  C Cut So DA#eep

C   Cut So A#  Deep     C   They CutA#   So
CDeep   A#      C  So    A# Deep     C         C​

Ink Is CBlack (Ink Is A#Black)
As Black As CNight (As Black As A#Night)
Black As CThoughts (Black As A#Thoughts)
That Shun The CLight (That Shun The A#Light)

Chorus
Ink Is CBlack, As Black As A#Night
Black As CThoughts That Shun The A#Light
Truth Will COut And Maybe A#Then
You'll Put FDown That Poison D#Pen
That Poison CPen   A#     That Poison PCen      A#​
That Poison CPen   A#     Poison PCen      A#​

Outro
Black As CNight    A#​
As Black As CCoal  A#​
Black As CThoughts A#  That Cast A
CShadow Right AA#cross My Soul
C  I Thought You A#Were My Friend
C  Til You Picked A#Up That Poison PCen     A#​
That Poison CPen    A#     Yeah

C     A#     C      A#     C

A#   Poison...   C​
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Poison Pen?

The chords for Poison Pen are: C, A#, F, D#

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: C, A#, F, D#

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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