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Shoehorn With Teeth

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Intro:  Eb   Db  Ab  
Chorus:
            Eb(D/ Eb-  C- Bb)      Eb  
He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth
EbPeople Bbshould get Ebbeat up  Bbfor Abstating Bbtheir beliefs
            Eb(D/ Eb-  C- Bb)      Eb  
He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth
               Eb  D/    Eb    C     Bb  Eb  
Because he knows there's no such thing
Verse 1:
He asks a Abgirl if they can both sit in a chair 
But he Ebdoesn't get nervous
AbShe's not really Bbthere
Chorus:
He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth
Because he knows there's no such thing
Verse 2:
Tour the Abworld in a heavy metal band
But they Ebrun out of gas
The Abplane can never Bbland
Chorus:
He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth
People should get beat up  for stating their beliefs
He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth
Because he knows there's no such thing
Verse 3:
What's the sense in ever thinking about the tomb
When you're much too busy returning to the womb?
Chorus:
He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth
People should get beat up  for stating their beliefs
He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth
Because he knows there's no such thing

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Shoehorn With Teeth

by They Might Be Giants

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Eb Db Ab

Intro:

Chorus:

Eb Eb C Bb Eb

(D/ - - )

He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth

Eb Bb Eb Bb Ab Bb

People should get beat up for stating their beliefs

Eb Eb C Bb Eb

(D/ - - )

He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth

Eb D Eb C Bb Eb

Because he knows there's no such thing

Verse 1:

He asks a girl if they can both sit in a chair

But he doesn't get nervous

Ab Bb

She's not really there

Chorus:

He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth

Because he knows there's no such thing

Verse 2:

Tour the world in a heavy metal band

But they run out of gas

Ab Bb

The plane can never land

Chorus:

He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth

People should get beat up for stating their beliefs

He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth

Because he knows there's no such thing

Verse 3:

What's the sense in ever thinking about the tomb

When you're much too busy returning to the womb?

Chorus:

He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth

People should get beat up for stating their beliefs

He wants a shoehorn, the kind with teeth

Because he knows there's no such thing

About Shoehorn With Teeth Chords by They Might Be Giants

Learn how to play Shoehorn With Teeth by They Might Be Giants with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shoehorn With Teeth chords”, “Shoehorn With Teeth guitar chords”, or “They Might Be Giants Shoehorn With Teeth 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 Shoehorn With Teeth chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shoehorn With Teeth lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, Db, Ab, D, C, Bb.

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What key is "Shoehorn With Teeth" in?

The chords for "Shoehorn With Teeth" show the original chord names (including Eb, Db, Ab, D, C, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.