Now playing

Ode To A Centipede

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Aminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

“Ode to a Centipede” Buckner & Garcia
[Intro]
Em     D     C    D  B
[Verse]
EmThe Centipede multiplies and divides
And Dcomes after you from every side;
CFaster and faster, row by row
He Dslides through the rocks to get Byou from below!
[Chorus]
COhD, GCentipede, Amyou can't run aGway
FYou can't run aEway
[Break]
E     E D     D E     E D
     F(GYoFu can’t rGunF)
   Am(You can’t hide)
C(I'm coming to get you) (Here I come!)
Em     D     C    D  B
[Verse]
EmThe centipede twists and bends;
DThe spiders are his only friends
CIf you can get them before they get you
They go Dback to the top, and they Bstart on rack two
[Chorus]
COhD, GCentipede, Amyou can't run aGway
FYou can't run aEway
[Break]
E     E D     D E     E D
     F(GYoFu can't gGet Faway little Centipede)
   Am(I'm right behind you)
C(Don't try hiding behind the mushrooms) (I see you!)
Em     D     C    D  B
Em     D     C    D  B
[Chorus]
COhD, GCentipede, Amyou can't run aGway
FYou can't run aEway
[Break]
E     E D     D E     E D
     F(GThFe spiders GcFan't help you now)
   Am(I'm gonna get'cha!)
C(Go ahead and run your little legs off) (Do ya' have Nikes for all of'em?)
Em     D     C    D  B
[Verse]
EmThe Centipede multiplies and divides
And Dcomes after you from every side
CFaster and faster, row by row
He Dslides through the rocks to get Byou from below!
[Chorus]
COhD, GCentipede, Amyou can't run aGway
FYou can't run aEway
[Break]
E     E D     D E     E D
     F(GI FunderstanGd Fnow)
   Am(You wanna play hide and seek don'cha?)
C(I'll play with you) (Come out, come out where ever you are!)
[Chorus]
COhD, GCentipede, Amyou can't run aGway
FYou can't run aEway
[Break]
E     E D     D E     E D
     F(GCoFme here lGitFtle Centipede)
   Am(I'm gonna chase you down now)
C(You can't fool me by changing colors) (Here I come)
[Outro]
C    D   G   Am   G   F   Em

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Ode To A Centipede

by Buckner & Garcia

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

“Ode to a Centipede” Buckner & Garcia

[Intro]

Em D C D B

[Verse]

The Centipede multiplies and divides

And comes after you from every side;

Faster and faster, row by row

D B

He slides through the rocks to get you from below!

[Chorus]

C D G Am G

Oh, Centipede, you can't run away

F E

You can't run away

[Break]

E E D D E E D

F G F G F

(You can’t run)

(You can’t hide)

(I'm coming to get you) (Here I come!)

Em D C D B

[Verse]

The centipede twists and bends;

The spiders are his only friends

If you can get them before they get you

D B

They go back to the top, and they start on rack two

[Chorus]

C D G Am G

Oh, Centipede, you can't run away

F E

You can't run away

[Break]

E E D D E E D

F G F G F

(You can't get away little Centipede)

(I'm right behind you)

(Don't try hiding behind the mushrooms) (I see you!)

Em D C D B

[Chorus]

C D G Am G

Oh, Centipede, you can't run away

F E

You can't run away

[Break]

E E D D E E D

F G F G F

(The spiders can't help you now)

(I'm gonna get'cha!)

(Go ahead and run your little legs off) (Do ya' have Nikes for all of'em?)

Em D C D B

[Verse]

The Centipede multiplies and divides

And comes after you from every side

Faster and faster, row by row

D B

He slides through the rocks to get you from below!

[Chorus]

C D G Am G

Oh, Centipede, you can't run away

F E

You can't run away

[Break]

E E D D E E D

F G F G F

(I understand now)

(You wanna play hide and seek don'cha?)

(I'll play with you) (Come out, come out where ever you are!)

[Chorus]

C D G Am G

Oh, Centipede, you can't run away

F E

You can't run away

[Break]

E E D D E E D

F G F G F

(Come here little Centipede)

(I'm gonna chase you down now)

(You can't fool me by changing colors) (Here I come)

[Outro]

C D G Am G F Em

About Ode To A Centipede Chords by Buckner & Garcia

Learn how to play Ode To A Centipede by Buckner & Garcia with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ode To A Centipede chords”, “Ode To A Centipede guitar chords”, or “Buckner & Garcia Ode To A Centipede 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 Ode To A Centipede chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ode To A Centipede lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, D, C, B, G, Am.

FAQ — Ode To A Centipede by Buckner & Garcia

How do I play "Ode To A Centipede" by Buckner & Garcia on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Ode To A Centipede" by Buckner & Garcia on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Ode To A Centipede" by Buckner & Garcia free?

Yes. The chords for "Ode To A Centipede" by Buckner & Garcia are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Ode To A Centipede" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Ode To A Centipede" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Ode To A Centipede"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Ode To A Centipede" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Ode To A Centipede" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Ode To A Centipede" by Buckner & Garcia with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Buckner & Garcia below.

What key is "Ode To A Centipede" in?

The chords for "Ode To A Centipede" show the original chord names (including Em, D, C, B, G, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.