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Skeletons In The Closet chords by
Pet Shop Boys
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Key: C minor•
Intro 1
Am
Am

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Verse 1
Am
Am

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Don't go down to the basement

Lock the attic door

Keep the cupboard shut

And put a padlock on that drawer
F
F

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Verse 2

Am
Am

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There are skeletons in the closet
F
F

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Knocking to be let out
Am
Am

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There are skeletons in the closet

And they're struggling to
F
F

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get out
Am
Am

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Verse 3


I know it's all a mystery
Verse 4

There's something in our history
Am
Am

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F#m
F#m
2

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Something happened here
E
E

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D
D

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so long ago
C#m
C#m
4

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F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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Something we never talk about
C#m
C#m
4

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But we all know
F#m
F#m
2

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E
E

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D
D

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What has happened here? I try to think
C#m
C#m
4

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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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Though it was oh, so long ago
B
B
2

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It's left a stink
Interlude 1
C#m
C#m
4

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A
A

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Am
Am

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Verse 5
Am
Am

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Shake and rattle those bones

Shake and rattle those bones
Verse 6
Am
Am

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Turn up the radio
F
F

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Am
Am

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Turn on the new TV

Play something loud and foolish

And put the kettle on for tea
F
F

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Verse 7

Am
Am

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There are skeletons in the closet
F
F

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The children will take fright
Am
Am

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There are skeletons in the closet
F
F

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And they're rattling through the night
Verse 8
F
F

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Am
Am

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I know it's all a mystery
Verse 9

There's something in our history
Am
Am

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F#m
F#m
2

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Something happened here,
E
E

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D
D

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what we don't know
C#m
C#m
4

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F#m
F#m
2

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Something that's still a mystery
B
B
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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from long ago
F#m
F#m
2

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Murder, plague and pillage
E
E

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D
D

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have left their mark
C#m
C#m
4

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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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You hear the ghosts of history
B
B
2

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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B
B
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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As soon as it's dark
Verse 10
Am
Am

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Shake and rattle
Am
Am

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Shake and rattle
Am
Am

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Shake, shake and rattle
Am
Am

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Shake- shake- shake

Shake- shake- shake- shake- shake- shake
Verse 11
Am
Am

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Am
Am

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Shake and rattle those bones
Am
Am

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Shake and rattle those bones
Am
Am

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Shake and rattle those bones
Am
Am

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Shake and rattle those bones
Outro 1
Am
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • F

  • F#m

    2

  • E

  • D

  • C#m

    4

  • B

    2

  • Bm

    2

  • A

  • Bsus4

    2

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Skeletons In The Closet by Pet Shop Boys is C minor.

The primary chords used in Skeletons In The Closet are Cm, Ab, Am, G, F, Em.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Cm, Ab, Am, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Skeletons In The Closet is approximately 176 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Skeletons In The Closet 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 Skeletons In The Closet. 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 Pet Shop Boys.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Skeletons In The Closet 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 Skeletons In The Closet by Pet Shop Boys on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.