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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 E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1930s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
There's An EmOld Deserted ManAmsion On An OlEmd Forgotten Road  Am​
Where The EmBetter Ghosts And GoblBmins Always Hang EmOut
One NighEmt They Threw A PartAmy In A EmManner A LaAm Mode
And They CordialEmly Invited ABmll The Gang OEmut
At A DarF#7k, Bewitchin' Hour When The Fun WB7as Loud And Hearty
EmA Notorious WallAm Flower Became TD7he Life Of The Party

Verse 1
Mmm, The Spooks EmWere Havin' Their Midnight FlingAm​
EmThe Merry Makin' Was In Full SwiAmng
EmThey Shrieked ThemselvesEm7 Into A Cheerful TrA7ance    E7​
AmWhen The Skeleton In The ClD7oset Started ToG7 Dance
NEmow A Goblin Giggled With FiendiAmsh Glee
A ShoEmut Rang Out From A BiAmg Banshee
EmAmazement WasEm7 In Every Ghostly Glance  A7        E7​
AmWhen The Skeleton In The Closet StaD7rted To Dance  G7​

Bridge
All The WitCches Were In Stitches While HisG7 Steps Made Rhythmic Thumps
And TheyA7 Nearly Dropped Their Broomsticks When He TriD7ed To Do The Bumps

Coda
You NeveG7r Heard Such Unearthly B7Laughter, Such HilariousE7 Groans
When TheA7 Skeleton In The CloD7set Rattled HisG7 Bones
 
Also available in: Cm (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Skeleton In The Closet?

The chords for Skeleton In The Closet are: Em, Am, Bm, F#7, B7, D7, Em7, A7, E7, G7, C

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: Em, Am, Bm, F#7, B7, D7, Em7, A7, E7, G7, C

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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