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The Snake

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Snake by Johnny Rivers in the key of C

Verse 1
CmOn Her Way To Work One Morning

Down The Path Alongside The Lake
A Tender Hearted Woman Saw A PG7oor Half Frozen Snake
His PCmretty Coloured Skin Had Been All Frosted With The Dew
"Poor Thing," She Cried, "I'll Take You In And G7I'll Take Care OfCm You"

Chorus
Cm"Take Me In Tender Woman

Take Me In, For Heaven's Sake
Take Me In, Tender Woman," G7Sighed The SnCmake

Verse 2
Now CmShe Wrapped Him All Cozy In A Comforter Of Silk
And Then Laid Him By The Fireside With Some HoG7ney And Some Milk
CmShe Hurried Home From Work That Night And Soon As She Arrived
She Found That Pretty Snake She'd Taken G7In Had Been Re-CmVived

Chorus
Cm"Take Me In Tender Woman

Take Me In, For Heaven's Sake
Take Me In, Tender Woman," SiG7ghed The SCmnake

Verse 3
C#mShe Clutched Him To Her Bosom, "You're So Beautiful," She Cried
"But If I Hadn't Brought You In By G#7Now You Might Have Died"
C#mShe Stroked His Pretty Skin Again And Then Kissed And Held Him Tight
But Instead Of Saying "Thanks", The Snake Gave G#7Her A Vicious C#mBite

Chorus
"TC#make Me In, Tender Woman

Take Me In, For Heaven's Sake
Take Me In, Tender Woman," G#7Sighed The SC#mnake

Verse 4
Dm"I Saved You," Cried That Woman

"And You've Bitten Me, But Why?
You Know Your Bite Is Poisonous And NA7ow I'm Gonna Die"
Dm"Oh Shut Up, Silly Woman," Said That Reptile With A Grin
"You Knew Darn Well I Was A Snake A7Before You Took DmMe In

Chorus
"TDmake Me In, Tender Woman

Take Me In, For Heaven's Sake
Take Me In, Tender Woman," A7Sighed The SnDmake
A7Sighed The SnDmake
A7Sighed The SnDmake
"Oh You'd Better DmTake Me In, Tender Woman," A7Sighed The SnDmake
Also available in: Dm (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Snake?

The chords for The Snake are: Cm, G7, C#m, G#7, Dm, A7

What is the original key of The Snake?

The original key is Dm.

What is the difficulty of playing The Snake?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Snake in another key?

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

Can The Snake be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Snake on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in The Snake?

The Snake uses 6 chords: Cm, G7, C#m, G#7, Dm, A7

What is the easiest way to play The Snake?

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 The Snake released in?

The Snake was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Snake?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Snake 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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