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Key: G major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Eb
Eb
6

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C
C

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Woman, grab your children

Run and hide

Don't let it catch up with you

You got to fight it to stay alive

If it gets you, man, you're through
F
F

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C
C

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It smells so rotten and rank
G
G

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Eb
Eb
6

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Well, everybody calls it the squank
Verse 2
C
C

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It's sick, depressive

Gettin' bigger all the time

Don't help it any way you can

It's grey and brown and sometimes lime

And it's spreadin' all over the land
F
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And soon we'll all be
C
C

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breathin' out of tanks
G
G

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Eb
Eb
6

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If somethin' ain't done about
C
C

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G
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C
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the
F
F

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C
C

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G
G

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Eb
Eb
6

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C
C

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Verse 3
C
C

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The meanest thing that was ever bred

By me and you and our kinfolk, too

A monster can't live unless it's fed

And it's being fed by me

and by you
F
F

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And soon it's gonna leave the world blank
C
C

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G
G

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Eb
Eb
6

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And we'll all be erased by
Outro 1

the squank
C
C

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G
G

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Eb
Eb
6

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C
C

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G
G

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Eb
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • G

  • Eb

    6

  • C

  • F

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Squank by ZZ Top is G major.

The primary chords used in Squank are G, Eb, C, F.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Squank is approximately 98 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Squank 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 Squank. 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 ZZ Top.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Squank 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 Squank by ZZ Top on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.