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Skinny chords by
Alex Bevan
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
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G

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The Continuing Story
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C

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G

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G

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of the Skinny Little Boy Shazam,
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G

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feelin' grand, guess I'll mosey into town

Raise hell all around,
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C

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I'm gonna have a good time
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G

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Damn, you bet I am out to
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G

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boogie till I'm blind

I got a quarter dollar wine,

get myself primed
C
C

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Runnin' down the road,

I got the back tire smokin'

The highway is open, not a cop in sight
C#
C#
4

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D
D

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No red light flashin's gonna

hamper my actions

My path is clear and

then my timing's right
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G

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And I'm a skinny little boy
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C

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G
G

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From Cleveland, Ohio
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D

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G

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C

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Come chase your women
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C

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And drink your beer

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Second gear down Main Street
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And roaring into town
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Women, grab your children
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G

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Bolt the doors and shut her down
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Peeking out from windows
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C

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G

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While the menfolk pray

They speak in frightened whispers

And the weak ones faint
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Is it a bird?

Is it a plane?

Is it a demon in the air?

Or a fire -breathin', baby -eatin',

mother -beatin' bear?
C#
C#
4

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D

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Is it murder?

Is it rape?

Is it the Watergate tapes?

Or a mere hallucination

caused by folks from outer space?
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G

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D
D

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No, it's a skinny little boy
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G

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from Cleveland, Ohio.
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D

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He's come to chase your women
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G

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G

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an d drink your beer.
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Oh my, and here he are,
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G

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you see him stridin' to the bar.

He got a girl on every arm
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G

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and three or four to spare.
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Yeah, ain't he neat?
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G

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Dressed to kill from head to feet.

The tavern quiets down

people staring disbelief
C
C

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you got chrome -plated platforms

nine inches high

Batteries in the soul

with neon lights on the side
C#
C#
4

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D
D

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Pad ding leather jacket

with a picture on the back

It's Marilyn in the nude

with some writing on her ass
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G

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D

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that says skinny little boy from Cleveland,

Ohio
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He's come to chase your women
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and drink your beer
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stand aside from the bar
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if you haven't come to drink
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throw your water in the sink
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you give me whiskey in my glass
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the bourbon tastes mean but
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it sure beats
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Listerine to get your breath twice as

clean and high twice as fast
C
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run out of wild turkey

Jack Daniels is fine

keep your gin and tonic
C#
C#
4

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D
D

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your old rep of wine tequila in

a pinch or even vodkas alright

I got a roaring in my ears

and I got a burnin' in my eyes,
G
G

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and I'm a skinny little boy
D
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From Cleveland, Ohio,
G
G

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come to drink your women
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And chase your bear
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Well, people,
F
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now you know my story,
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Em
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G
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an d you're aware of my curse

And how this decent model
F
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citizen
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was changed by lust and thirst

Take heed of my warning,
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C
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you walk the straight and
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G
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narrow trail

You shun the gaily painted ladies,

bright lights, and booze as well
C
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You'll be sittin' all alone,

watchin' TV home in bed

Your skin will start to prickle
D
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and your hands will start to sweat
C#
C#
4

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You reach for the bottle

just sure as I stand

You raise it to your lips,

take a drink, and then shazam!
G
G

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You're a skinny little boy

From Cleveland, Ohio,

you go chasing down the women
D
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And drinking up the beer
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C
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G
G

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Boom, boom, boom, boo -doom

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Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Em

  • F

  • C#

    4

  • D

  • Bb

  • A

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Skinny?

The original key of Skinny by Alex Bevan is A major.

What are the main chords for Skinny?

The primary chords used in Skinny are A, D, F#m, G, Eb, E.

Do I need a capo to play Skinny?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Skinny beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, F#m, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Skinny?

The tempo of Skinny is approximately 83 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Skinny?

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

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

Is there a tuner available for Skinny?

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