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TATTOO VAMPIRE
As recorded by blue Öyster Cult
(From the 1976 Album AGENTS OF FORTUNE)
[Intro]
G5
[Verse 1]
G5I went down last night with a tattoo madamBb5  
G5To a nude dagger fantasy domainBb5  
C5Wrapped in hell, I lost my G5breathBb5  
D5Chest to stimulating Chinese Bb5breaG5st
[Chorus]
CmGrisly Ebsmiles, that Cmdon't flake Gmoff
CmCorny-Ebcolored Cmdemons Bb5leerG5ing
G5Vampire photos, sucking the skin
G5(Vampire! VampireBb5!)
[Verse 2]
G5Seeding the night at the inker's parlorBb5  
G5Flash permabrand pricked for a dollarBb5  
C5Her wrist surreal a heart and flying G5skullBb5  
D5Lettered "life and love pass Bb5swiftG5ly"
[Chorus]
CmGrisly Ebsmiles, that Cmdon't flake Gmoff
CmCorny-Ebcolored Cmdemons Bb5leerG5ing
G5Vampire photos, sucking the skin
G5(Vampire! VampireBb5!)
[Interlude]
A5  G5  A5  G5
A5  G5  Bb5  A5
[Chorus]
CmGrisly Ebsmiles, that Cmdon't flake Gmoff
CmCorny-Ebcolored Cmdemons Bb5leerG5ing
G5Vampire photos, sucking the skin
G5(Vampire! VampireBb5!)
[Outro]
G5(Vampire!) Bb5Tattoo!
G5(Vampire!) Bb5Tattoo!
G5(Vampire!) Bb5Tattoo!
BB5
(Vampire!) Tattoo! Tattoo! Tattoo! Tattoo!
Vampire G5photos, sucking the skin!

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Tattoo Vampire

by Blue Öyster Cult

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Bb5

TATTOO VAMPIRE

As recorded by blue Öyster Cult

(From the 1976 Album AGENTS OF FORTUNE)

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

G5 Bb5

I went down last night with a tattoo madam

G5 Bb5

To a nude dagger fantasy domain

C5 G5 Bb5

Wrapped in hell, I lost my breath

D5 Bb5 G5

Chest to stimulating Chinese breast

[Chorus]

Cm Eb Cm Gm

Grisly smiles, that don't flake off

Cm Eb Cm Bb5 G5

Corny-colored demons leering

Vampire photos, sucking the skin

G5 Bb5

(Vampire! Vampire!)

[Verse 2]

G5 Bb5

Seeding the night at the inker's parlor

G5 Bb5

Flash permabrand pricked for a dollar

C5 G5 Bb5

Her wrist surreal a heart and flying skull

D5 Bb5 G5

Lettered "life and love pass swiftly"

[Chorus]

Cm Eb Cm Gm

Grisly smiles, that don't flake off

Cm Eb Cm Bb5 G5

Corny-colored demons leering

Vampire photos, sucking the skin

G5 Bb5

(Vampire! Vampire!)

[Interlude]

A5 G5 A5 G5

A5 G5 Bb5 A5

[Chorus]

Cm Eb Cm Gm

Grisly smiles, that don't flake off

Cm Eb Cm Bb5 G5

Corny-colored demons leering

Vampire photos, sucking the skin

G5 Bb5

(Vampire! Vampire!)

[Outro]

G5 Bb5

(Vampire!) Tattoo!

G5 Bb5

(Vampire!) Tattoo!

G5 Bb5

(Vampire!) Tattoo!

BB5

(Vampire!) Tattoo! Tattoo! Tattoo! Tattoo!

Vampire photos, sucking the skin!

About Tattoo Vampire Chords by Blue Öyster Cult

Learn how to play Tattoo Vampire by Blue Öyster Cult with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tattoo Vampire chords”, “Tattoo Vampire guitar chords”, or “Blue Öyster Cult Tattoo Vampire 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 Tattoo Vampire chords and for experienced players who want accurate Tattoo Vampire lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G5, Bb5, C5, D5, Cm, Eb.

FAQ — Tattoo Vampire by Blue Öyster Cult

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Is "Tattoo Vampire" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Tattoo Vampire" by Blue Öyster Cult with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Blue Öyster Cult below.

What key is "Tattoo Vampire" in?

The chords for "Tattoo Vampire" show the original chord names (including G5, Bb5, C5, D5, Cm, Eb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.