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What Is Quicksand

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[Intro]
D Dsus2 G D G D/F#
D Dsus2 D G A
[Verse 1]
Well, Dright Dsus2now  Gin DTokyoG,      D/F#  Gonly place I AamG  F#m  A  
DWhen my Dsus2blisters Gare imDmersedG,     D/F#in Gfresh as fresh tAin canG  F#m  Em  
[Chorus 1]
  AmI've often talked aboutBm, how the cretins span the world
 EIn the time that I've known you, I've yet to have shown you
A Gmoron with his snarl unAfurled
[Instrumental]
 E   E7   DX4
A G A
[Verse 2]
But Dright Dsus2back  Gin DTokyoG,     D/F#with a Gtough encirAcled handG  F#m  A  
DThousand Dsus2vultures GsmokDyoG,     D/F#cigaGreet with a seeAgar bandG  F#m  Em  
[Chorus 2]
  AmI've always talked aboutBm, how to carve up Daddy's boat
 EIn the space of a half year, we've yet to embark my dear
To aGnother shallow side of the Amoat
[Instrumental]
 E   E7   DX8
A G A
[Outro]
D Dsus2 G
 D   G   D/F#   AX4

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What Is Quicksand

by Blue Öyster Cult

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dsus2

D/F#

F#m

[Intro]

D Dsus2 G D G D/F#

D Dsus2 D G A

[Verse 1]

D Dsus2 G D G D/F# G A G F#m A

Well, right now in Tokyo, only place I am

D Dsus2 G D G D/F# G A G F#m Em

When my blisters are immersed, in fresh as fresh tin can

[Chorus 1]

Am Bm

I've often talked about, how the cretins span the world

In the time that I've known you, I've yet to have shown you

G A

A moron with his snarl unfurled

[Instrumental]

E E7 D

A G A

[Verse 2]

D Dsus2 G D G D/F# G A G F#m A

But right back in Tokyo, with a tough encircled hand

D Dsus2 G D G D/F# G A G F#m Em

Thousand vultures smokyo, cigareet with a seegar band

[Chorus 2]

Am Bm

I've always talked about, how to carve up Daddy's boat

In the space of a half year, we've yet to embark my dear

G A

To another shallow side of the moat

[Instrumental]

E E7 D

A G A

[Outro]

D Dsus2 G

D G D/F# A

About What Is Quicksand Tab by Blue Öyster Cult

Learn how to play What Is Quicksand by Blue Öyster Cult with free guitar tab, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “What Is Quicksand chords”, “What Is Quicksand guitar chords”, or “Blue Öyster Cult What Is Quicksand chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy What Is Quicksand chords and for experienced players who want accurate What Is Quicksand lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Dsus2, G, D/F#, A, F#m.

FAQ — What Is Quicksand by Blue Öyster Cult

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What key is "What Is Quicksand" in?

The tab for "What Is Quicksand" show the original chord names (including D, Dsus2, G, D/F#, A, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.