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Petrified Forest chords by
Captain Beefheart And Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band
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Key: E minor•
Verse 1
Em
Em

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A
A

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Em
Em

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Am
Am

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A
A

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Human bark
Em
Em

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Beautyless hide from beauty
Am
Am

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C
C

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Bow your eyes 'n heads

to the duty of the dead's

Suck the ground
B
B
2

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Em
Em

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A
A

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D#
D#
6

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Breathe life into the dead di nosaur s
F
F

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D#
D#
6

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Let the past demons rear up 'n belch
B
B
2

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D#
D#
6

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F
F

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D#
D#
6

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F
F

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D#
D#
6

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fire in the air of now
Em
Em

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F
F

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Em
Em

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The rug's wearing out that we walk on
D#
D#
6

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Em
Em

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Soon it will fray 'n we'll drop
D#
D#
6

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Em
Em

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D
D

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Dead into yesterday
F
F

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D
D

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F
F

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F#dim
F#dim
4

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Must the breathing pay for those
Em
Em

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F
F

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who breathe in 'n don't
C
C

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F#dim
F#dim
4

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C
C

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Breathe out
F
F

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F#dim
F#dim
4

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F#m
F#m
2

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There'd be no gain, brothers,
F#dim
F#dim
4

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C
C

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F
F

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F#dim
F#dim
4

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if no one would play
C
C

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Em
Em

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'N for your games count me
D#
D#
6

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n' all that can see,
Em
Em

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Breathe in 'n out hungry today

'n eat hearty tomorrow

Or eat away 'n be eaten some
E
E

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D#
D#
6

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G#
G#
4

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D#
D#
6

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day
G#
G#
4

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D#
D#
6

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G#
G#
4

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D#
D#
6

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No seed shall sow in salt water

If the dinosaur cries with blood

in his eyes
A
A

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D#
D#
6

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A
A

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In the di nosaur cries
D#
D#
6

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with blood in his eyes
A
A

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'N eats our babies for our lies
D#
D#
6

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Belches fire in our skies
A
A

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D
D

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C
C

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Maybe I'll die but he'll be
Am
Am

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Em
Em

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rumbling through
Am
Am

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C
C

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Your petrified forest
Am
Am

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Chords

  • Em

  • A

  • Am

  • C

  • B

    2

  • D#

    6

  • F

  • D

  • F#dim

    4

  • F#m

    2

  • E

  • G#

    4

  • G

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Petrified Forest?

The original key of Petrified Forest by Captain Beefheart and Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band is E minor.

What are the main chords for Petrified Forest?

The primary chords used in Petrified Forest are Em, A, Am, C, B, D#.

Do I need a capo to play Petrified Forest?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Petrified Forest beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, A, Am, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Petrified Forest?

The tempo of Petrified Forest is approximately 75 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Petrified Forest?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Petrified Forest?

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

Is there a tuner available for Petrified Forest?

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 Captain Beefheart and Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band.

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