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Golden Jackal Song chords by
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Key: Db major•
Intro 1
C
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F
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C
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Verse 1
C
C

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I swung through town

G
G

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Shining like a new quarter
C
C

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Felt something sharp rise up within me

When I crossed the border
G
G

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Stopped at the gas station payphone

I let my fingers fly

The wicked impulses were dying
C
C

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But I couldn't let them die
Verse 2
C
C

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cnd we were over at your place,
G
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singing about the old times
Dm
Dm

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No one had anything to prove
F
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I ate so much carrion
C
C

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That I could not move
C
C

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I was bloated
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
C
C

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When I saw you in the kitchen
G
G

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Glistening like the old country
C
C

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cll your cups and glasses

Lined up in front of me

cnd I stopped at the faucet for a minute
G
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Waited til you came in to see

what was wrong

cnd your fingers brushed
C
C

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my ribs playfully

cnd I played along
Verse 4
C
C

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You had your tongue in my
Dm
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mouth

Your eyes glistening in the light
F
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I ate rich raw carrion
C
C

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G
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Til I couldn't think right
C
C

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I was full
Outro 1
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Dm
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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Golden Jackal Song by The Mountain Goats is Db major.

The primary chords used in Golden Jackal Song are Db, Gb, Ab, Ebm.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Gb, Ab, Ebm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Golden Jackal Song is approximately 143 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Golden Jackal Song using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Golden Jackal Song. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Mountain Goats.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Golden Jackal Song to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Golden Jackal Song by The Mountain Goats on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.