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That Smell - Lynyrd Skynyrd
[Verse]
FWhiskey bottles Amand brand new cars, Foak tree, you're in my Amway
FThere's too much Coke aAmnd too much smoke, Flook what's goin' on inside Amyou
[Chorus]
FOo-oo Gthat Amsmell, Fcan't you smell Gthat sAmmell?
FOo-oo Gthat Amsmell, Fthe smell of death's around AmyouF  Am  
[Verse]
FAngel of darkness is Amupon you, Fstuck a needle in your Amarm (you fool you!)
FSo take another toke, Amhave a blow for your nose,
FOne more drink, fool, will drown Amyou (yeah you!)
[Chorus]
FOo-oo Gthat Amsmell, Fcan't you Gsmell that Amsmell?
FOo-oo Gthat Amsmell, Fthe smell of death's around AmyouF  Am  
[Verse]
FNow they call you Prince AmCharming
FCan't speak a word when you're full of lAmudes
FSay you'll be alright, come toAmmorrow
But toFmorrow might not be here for Amyou (yeah you!)
[Chorus]
FOo-oo Gthat Amsmell, Fcan't you Gsmell that Amsmell?
FOo-oo Gthat Amsmell, Fthe smell of death's around AmyouF  Am  
[Solo]
F Am
C G Bb F Am
C G Bb F Am
F Am
[Verse]
FOne little problem that confrAmonts you, Fgot a monkey on your Amback
FJust one more fix, Lord, Ammight do the trick,
FOne hell of a price for you to get your Amkicks (hell yeah!)
[Chorus]
FOo-oo Gthat Amsmell, Fcan't you Gsmell that Amsmell?
FOo-oo Gthat Amsmell, Fthe smell of death's around Amyou
FOo-oo Gthat Amsmell, Fcan't you Gsmell that Amsmell?
FOo-oo Gthat Amsmell, Fthe smell of death's around Amyou
[End Solo]
F Am
C G Bb F Am
C G Bb F Am
F Am
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The story behind the song

"That Smell" was inspired by the reckless indulgences of the band members, particularly after one guitarist crashed his car while under the influence. Vocalist Ronnie Van Zant wrote the song as a stark warning about the dangerous consequences of drug overuse, a theme he felt compelled to address given the band's struggles with alcohol and various other substances. Released on the 1977 album Street Survivors, the song carries a heavy message about the perils of excess. Playing this song means channeling a sense of urgent caution and the weight of hard-learned lessons.

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