Serpent at the Gates of Wisdom chords by
Robyn Hitchcock

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Key: G major•

Intro 1

G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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G

G

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F

F

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C

C

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Verse 1

G

G

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D

D

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Serpent at

C

C

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Em

Em

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G

G

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the gates of wis_ dom

F

F

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C

C

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G

G

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Curling 'round a tree

D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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G

G

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With your eyes so dark and empty

F

F

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C

C

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Looking straight through me

Bm

Bm

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Bb

Bb

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How did you get so unwinding?

C

C

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G

G

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Do you know my sin_ s?

D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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G

G

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When you're so close to the an_ swer

F

F

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C

C

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Why don't you go in?

Verse 2

G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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G

G

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Serpent at the gates of wis_ dom

F

F

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Who did you deceive?

C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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She was weak, but that's no reas_ on

G

G

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F

F

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C

C

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For what you did to Eve

Bm

Bm

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You're a fool, you broke the stillness

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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She gave birth to de_ sire

D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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G

G

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Rolling down the frozen high_ way

F

F

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Like a burning tyre

Interlude 1

C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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G

G

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F

F

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C

C

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Verse 3

G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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G

G

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Serpent at the gates of wis_ dom

F

F

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C

C

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G

G

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Where do you belong?

D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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Wisdom cannot be transmit_ ted

G

G

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F

F

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C

C

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It keeps you hanging on

Bm

Bm

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Bb

Bb

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Do you really serve the Devil

C

C

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G

G

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If it's all God's plan?

D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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G

G

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Good and evil need each oth_ er

F

F

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Honey I'm your man

Interlude 2

C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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G

G

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F

F

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C

C

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Verse 4

G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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G

G

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Serpent at the gates of wis_ dom

F

F

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C

C

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G

G

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Like a purple scar

D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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Leering at me round the dash_ board

G

G

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F

F

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C

C

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As I reach my car

D

D

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I close the door, I start the engine

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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G

G

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And I will take con_ trol

D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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God above, and all his an_ gels

G

G

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F

F

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Have mercy on your soul

Outro 1

C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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G

G

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F

F

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Chords

G
D
C
Em
F
Bm
Bb

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Serpent at the Gates of Wisdom?

The original key of Serpent at the Gates of Wisdom by Robyn Hitchcock is G major.

What are the main chords for Serpent at the Gates of Wisdom?

The primary chords used in Serpent at the Gates of Wisdom are G, D, C, Em, F, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play Serpent at the Gates of Wisdom?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Serpent at the Gates of Wisdom beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Serpent at the Gates of Wisdom?

The tempo of Serpent at the Gates of Wisdom is approximately 80 beats per minute.

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