The Skeleton Song chords by
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

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Key: E major•

Intro 1

E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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C

C

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E

E

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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B

B

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Verse 1

E

E

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One day my skeletons appeared

G#m

G#m

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And I knew where they

E

E

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were coming from

A

A

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Hung by a rope I volunteered

E

E

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B

B

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And I never thought the

G#m

G#m

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day would come

E

E

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Some boundaries I once overstepped

G#m

G#m

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Short_ comings I must now accept

E

E

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A

A

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Secrets that could not be kept

B

B

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A

A

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I wish my skeletons had slept

Verse 2

E

E

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You're not being honest really

G#m

G#m

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A

A

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You're really not and ought to be

Take an honest look at yourself

B

B

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Try a little honesty

Interlude 1

B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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A

A

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G#m

G#m

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E

E

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B

B

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Verse 3

E

E

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To further add to my demise

G#m

G#m

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Demons never exorcised

E

E

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A

A

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Ap_ peared before my very eyes

B

B

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To no one's just my own suprise

E

E

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A scenario just so surreal

G#m

G#m

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Demons once so well concealed

E

E

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A

A

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Were now throughout my whole ordeal

B

B

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A

A

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So real and painfully revealed

Verse 4

E

E

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G#m

G#m

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You're not being honest really

E

E

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G#m

G#m

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You're really not and

A

A

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G#m

G#m

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A

A

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ought to be

Take an honest look at yourself

B

B

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Try a little honesty

E

E

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You're not being honest really

G#m

G#m

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And honestly you've never been

A

A

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B

B

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You ought to take a look at yourself

Let the honesty begin

Verse 5

F#m

F#m

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E

E

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In flew the accusa_ tions,

A

A

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E

E

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the razor- toothed insinu_ ations

F#m

F#m

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E

E

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Each ghost my own cre_ ation,

B

B

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and every monster my invention

F#m

F#m

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E

E

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Beasts they came to burden,

A

A

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E

E

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hell I let whatever stirred in

F#m

F#m

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E

E

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And I couldn't get a word in,

B

B

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at this un_ earthly intervention

Interlude 2

B

B

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E

E

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G#m

G#m

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E

E

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A

A

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Bsus4

Bsus4

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B

B

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Bsus4

Bsus4

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B

B

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E

E

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They let

Verse 6

up when they knew

they got through

G#m

G#m

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They knew I'd never be the same

A

A

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With little left to say or do

B

B

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They left as quickly as they came

E

E

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The life was scared half out of me

G#m

G#m

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Some way somehow I survived

A

A

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A part of me was proud of me

B

B

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The day my skeletons arrived

Verse 7

E

E

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You're not being honest really

G#m

G#m

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You're really not and ought to be

A

A

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Take an honest look at yourself

B

B

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Try a little honesty,try a little

Outro 1

honesty

B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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A

A

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G#m

G#m

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E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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E

E

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Chords

E
A
C
F#m
B
G#m
Bsus4
F#

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Skeleton Song?

The original key of The Skeleton Song by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones is E major.

What are the main chords for The Skeleton Song?

The primary chords used in The Skeleton Song are E, A, C, F#m, B, G#m.

Do I need a capo to play The Skeleton Song?

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

Is The Skeleton Song beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Skeleton Song?

The tempo of The Skeleton Song is approximately 182 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Skeleton Song?

You can easily change the key of The Skeleton Song 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 The Skeleton Song?

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

Is there a tuner available for The Skeleton Song?

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 The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

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