Coconut Skins Chords & Tabs
Damien Rice Chords & Tabs
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Coconut Skins
I know I probably have this all wrong but I think it sounds pretty decent.
I hope it's easier for some of the beginners, I think everyone should enjoy
this song and it's easy to play! Please leave a good rating! Thanks!
Standard Tuning
Chords:
G G/E G/F# Em
E|-3----3-----3-----3--|
B|-3----3-----3-----3--| (note: When strumming the G chord, you hammer-on
G|-0----0-----0-----0--| the A string with your index finger every
D|-0----0-----0-----2--| few measures.)
A|-2----0-----0-----2--|
E|-3----0-----2-----0--|
Intro: G/E, G/F#, Em G/E, G/F#, G (x2)
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
You can hold her hand and show her how you cry
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
Explain to her your weakness so she understands and then roll over and die
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
Well you can brave decisions before you crumble up inside
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
Spend your time asking everyone else's permission and then run away and hide
[ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/d/damien_rice/coconut_skins_crd_ver_3.html ]
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
You can sit on chimneys put some fire up your ass
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
No need to know what you're doing or waiting for but if any one should ask?
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
Tell them I've been licking coconut skins and we've been hanging out
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
Tell them God just dropped by to forgive our sins and relieve us our doubt
Bridge: G, G/F#, Em G/E, G/F#, G (X2)
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
You can hold her eggs But your basket has a hole
G G/F# Em
You can lie between her legs And go lookin' for:
G G/F# G
Tell her you're searching for her soul!
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
You can wait for ages and watch your compost turn to coal
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
But time is contagious: Everybody's getting old.
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
You can sit on chimneys put some fire up your ass
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
No need to know what you're doing or looking for but if any one should ask?
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
Tell them I've been cooking coconut skins and we've been hanging out
G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G
Tell them God just dropped by to forgive our sins and relieve us our doubt