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[Intro]
 Dm   Bb/D|  F/D  C/D  
 Dm   Bb/D|  F  C  
[Verse]
 DmIn times of turmoil
 DmIn times like thFeseC  
 DmBeliefs contagious
 DmSpreading diseaFseC  
[Pre-chorus]
 AThis wretched Dmmischief is now Bbcoursing through your Gmsouls
CNever to let gFo
BbNever to let goGm  A  
[Chorus]
Them DmratsBb/D  F/D  C/D  
Dm Bb/D F C
[Verse]
 DmInto your sanctum
 DmYou let them FinC  
 DmNow all your loved ones
 DmAnd all your FkinC  
[Pre-chorus]
 AWill suffer Dmpunishments beBbneath the wrath of GmGod
CNever to forFgive
BbNever to forGmgetA  
[Chorus]
Them Dmrats   Bb(ooh Fwah-Cah)
DmRats   Bb(ooh Fwah-Cah)
DmRats   Bb(ooh Fwah-Cah)
DmRats   Bb(ooh Fwah-Cah)
[Pre-chorus]
 AThis devasDmtation left your Bbcities to be Gmburnt
CNever to reFturn
BbNever to reGmturnA  
[Guitar solo]
 Dm|  Dm|  C| C  
 Bb   F|  Gm|  Dm| C  
 Gm   A| A  
 Dm   Bb|  F    C(x4)
 Dm   Bb/D|  F/D  C/D  
 Dm   Bb/D|  F  C  
[Pre-chorus]
 AThem filthy Dmrodents are still Bbcoming for your Gmsouls
CNever to let Fgo
BbNever to let GmgoA  
[Chorus]
Them Dmrats   Bb(ooh Fwah-Cah)
DmRats   Bb(ooh Fwah-Cah)
DmRats   Bb(ooh Fwah-Cah)
DmRats   Bb(ooh Fwah-Cah)
They're Dmstill coming Bbafter you (ooh Fwah-Cah)
And Dmthere's nothing Bbyou can do (ooh Fwah-Cah)
They're Dmstill coming Bbafter you (ooh Fwah-Cah)
And Dmthere's nothing Bbyou can do (ooh Fwah-Cah)
[Outro]
DmRatsDb  Bb  A  
   Dm   Db   Bb   A(x7)

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Rats

by Ghost

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bb/D

F/D

C/D

[Intro]

Dm Bb/D F/D C/D

Dm Bb/D F C

[Verse]

In times of turmoil

Dm F C

In times like these

Beliefs contagious

Dm F C

Spreading disease

[Pre-chorus]

A Dm Bb Gm

This wretched mischief is now coursing through your souls

C F

Never to let go

Bb Gm A

Never to let go

[Chorus]

Dm Bb/D F/D C/D

Them rats

Dm Bb/D F C

[Verse]

Into your sanctum

Dm F C

You let them in

Now all your loved ones

Dm F C

And all your kin

[Pre-chorus]

A Dm Bb Gm

Will suffer punishments beneath the wrath of God

C F

Never to forgive

Bb Gm A

Never to forget

[Chorus]

Dm Bb F C

Them rats (ooh wah-ah)

Dm Bb F C

Rats (ooh wah-ah)

Dm Bb F C

Rats (ooh wah-ah)

Dm Bb F C

Rats (ooh wah-ah)

[Pre-chorus]

A Dm Bb Gm

This devastation left your cities to be burnt

C F

Never to return

Bb Gm A

Never to return

[Guitar solo]

Dm Dm C C

| | |

Bb F Gm Dm C

| | |

Gm A A

Dm Bb F C

| (x4)

Dm Bb/D F/D C/D

Dm Bb/D F C

[Pre-chorus]

A Dm Bb Gm

Them filthy rodents are still coming for your souls

C F

Never to let go

Bb Gm A

Never to let go

[Chorus]

Dm Bb F C

Them rats (ooh wah-ah)

Dm Bb F C

Rats (ooh wah-ah)

Dm Bb F C

Rats (ooh wah-ah)

Dm Bb F C

Rats (ooh wah-ah)

Dm Bb F C

They're still coming after you (ooh wah-ah)

Dm Bb F C

And there's nothing you can do (ooh wah-ah)

Dm Bb F C

They're still coming after you (ooh wah-ah)

Dm Bb F C

And there's nothing you can do (ooh wah-ah)

[Outro]

Dm Db Bb A

Rats

Dm Db Bb A

(x7)

About Rats Chords by Ghost

Learn how to play Rats by Ghost with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rats chords”, “Rats guitar chords”, or “Ghost Rats 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 Rats chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rats lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Bb/D, F/D, C/D, F, C.

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Many players learn "Rats" by Ghost with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ghost below.

What key is "Rats" in?

The chords for "Rats" show the original chord names (including Dm, Bb/D, F/D, C/D, F, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.