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Flash Gordon's Ape chords by
Captain Beefheart
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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
D
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F#
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You jumped when

the air hit your eyes

You wanted t' go back

but there wadn't none

Now you been going back for so

long
F#m
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That you think there is one
F#
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It makes me laugh to hear you say
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how far you've come
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When you barely know how
F#m
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to use your thumb
A
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So you know how t' count
F#
F#
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A
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t' one

You messed in the sky picked a ba
F#m
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nana an' threw it
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At the sun
F#m
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You saw a flash in the water now there
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A
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F#
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2

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ain't one
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F#
F#
2

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F#
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2

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You brought back somethin' that
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wasn't there
Bb
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You brought back somethin' that
Bbaug
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6

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wasn't fair
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C#
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Pull back the adhesive tape
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You're in ah scrape
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Take to to your trees
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There's no escape
Gm
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The leaves are gettin' faker
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Gm
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Gm
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Gsus4
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Gm
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Eb
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Gm
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everyday
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Flash Gordon's ape
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Your too day
Outro 1
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Chords

  • D

  • A

  • Bb

  • F#

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • G

  • Bbaug

  • Ebm

    6

  • C#

    4

  • F

  • Gm

    3

  • Gsus4

  • Fm

  • C

  • E

  • Aaug

  • Eb

    6

Capo: 1

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What is the original key of Flash Gordon's Ape?

The original key of Flash Gordon's Ape by Captain Beefheart, The Magic Band is Eb major.

What are the main chords for Flash Gordon's Ape?

The primary chords used in Flash Gordon's Ape are Eb, Bb, Cb, G, Gm, Ab.

Do I need a capo to play Flash Gordon's Ape?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Flash Gordon's Ape beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Bb, Cb, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Flash Gordon's Ape?

The tempo of Flash Gordon's Ape is approximately 48 beats per minute.

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