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Skeleton In The Closet

Louis Armstrong

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Skeleton In The Closet by Louis Armstrong in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1930s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
There's An AmOld Deserted ManDmsion On An OlAmd Forgotten Road  Dm​
Where The AmBetter Ghosts And GoblEmins Always Hang AmOut
One NighAmt They Threw A PartDmy In A AmManner A LaDm Mode
And They CordialAmly Invited AEmll The Gang OAmut
At A DarB7k, Bewitchin' Hour When The Fun E7Was Loud And Hearty
AmA Notorious WallDm Flower Became TG7he Life Of The Party

Verse 1
Mmm, The Spooks AmWere Havin' Their Midnight FlingDm​
AmThe Merry Makin' Was In Full SwiDmng
AmThey Shrieked ThemselvesAm7 Into A Cheerful TrD7ance    A7​
DmWhen The Skeleton In The ClG7oset Started ToC7 Dance
NAmow A Goblin Giggled With FiendiDmsh Glee
A ShoAmut Rang Out From A BiDmg Banshee
AmAmazement WasAm7 In Every Ghostly Glance  D7        A7​
DmWhen The Skeleton In The Closet StaG7rted To Dance  C7​

Bridge
All The WitFches Were In Stitches While HisC7 Steps Made Rhythmic Thumps
And TheyD7 Nearly Dropped Their Broomsticks When He TriG7ed To Do The Bumps

Coda
You NeveC7r Heard Such Unearthly E7Laughter, Such HilariousA7 Groans
When TheD7 Skeleton In The CloG7set Rattled HisC7 Bones
 
Also available in: Cm (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Skeleton In The Closet?

The chords for Skeleton In The Closet are: Am, Dm, Em, B7, E7, G7, Am7, D7, A7, C7, F

What is the original key of Skeleton In The Closet?

The original key is Cm.

What is the difficulty of playing Skeleton In The Closet?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Skeleton In The Closet in another key?

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

Can Skeleton In The Closet be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Skeleton In The Closet on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Skeleton In The Closet?

Skeleton In The Closet uses 11 chords: Am, Dm, Em, B7, E7, G7, Am7, D7, A7, C7, F

What is the easiest way to play Skeleton In The Closet?

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 In The Closet released in?

Skeleton In The Closet was released in the 1930s. See more 1930s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Skeleton In The Closet?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Skeleton In The Closet 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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