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Coconut Skins

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Chords:
e|-G3---G/E-3----G/F#-3-----Em3--|
B|-3----3-----3-----3--| (note: When strumming the G chord, you hammer-on
G|-0----0-----0-----0--|        the A string with your index finger every
D|-0----0-----0-----2--|        few measures.)
A|-2----0-----0-----2--|
E|-3----0-----2-----0--|
[Intro]
  G/E    G/F#        Em    G/E    G/F#    G(x2)
[Verse 1]
   GYou can G/F#hold  her Emhand     and G/Eshow her G/F#how you Gcry
ExGplain to G/F#her your Emweakness so she understands  and then G/Eroll ovG/F#er and Gdie
Well Gyou can G/F#brave deEmcisions       before you G/Ecrumble G/F#up   inGside
Spend your Gtime  aG/F#sking Emeveryone else's permission and then G/Erun aG/F#way and Ghide
[Chorus]
GYou can G/F#sit on Emchimneys      put some G/Efire uG/F#p your Gass
No need to Gknow  G/F#what you're Emdoing or waiting for     but if G/Eany  G/F#one  sGhould ask?
Tell them GI've been G/F#licking Emcoconut skins      and G/Ewe've G/F#been hanGging out
Tell them GGod just G/F#dropped Emby to forgive our sins    and relG/Eieve  G/F#us   oGur doubt
[Instrumental]
  G    G/F#       Em    G/E    G/F#    G(x2)
[Verse 2]
GYou can G/F#hold her Emeggs       But your G/Ebasket G/F#has a hGole
You can Glie betG/F#ween her Emlegs And go lookin' for:
Tell her you're Gsearching G/F#for    Gher soul!
GYou can G/F#wait for Emages        and watch your G/Ecompost G/F#turn   Gto coal
But Gtime G/F#is conEmtagious:        EveryG/Ebody's G/F#getting Gold
[Chorus]
GYou can G/F#sit on Emchimneys      put some G/Efire uG/F#p your Gass
No need to Gknow  G/F#what you're Emdoing or looking for     but if G/Eany  G/F#one  sGhould ask?
Tell them GI've been G/F#cooking Emcoconut skins      and G/Ewe've G/F#been hanGging out
Tell them GGod just G/F#dropped Emby to forgive our sins    and reG/Elieve  G/F#us  oGur doubt

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Coconut Skins

by Damien Rice

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords:

G G/E G/F# Em

e|-3----3-----3-----3--|

B|-3----3-----3-----3--| (note: When strumming the G chord, you hammer-on

G|-0----0-----0-----0--| the A string with your index finger every

D|-0----0-----0-----2--| few measures.)

A|-2----0-----0-----2--|

E|-3----0-----2-----0--|

[Intro]

G/E G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

(x2)

[Verse 1]

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

You can hold her hand and show her how you cry

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

Explain to her your weakness so she understands and then roll over and die

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

Well you can brave decisions before you crumble up inside

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

Spend your time asking everyone else's permission and then run away and hide

[Chorus]

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

You can sit on chimneys put some fire up your ass

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

No need to know what you're doing or waiting for but if any one should ask?

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

Tell them I've been licking coconut skins and we've been hanging out

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

Tell them God just dropped by to forgive our sins and relieve us our doubt

[Instrumental]

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

(x2)

[Verse 2]

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

You can hold her eggs But your basket has a hole

G G/F# Em

You can lie between her legs And go lookin' for:

G G/F# G

Tell her you're searching for her soul!

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

You can wait for ages and watch your compost turn to coal

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

But time is contagious: Everybody's getting old

[Chorus]

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

You can sit on chimneys put some fire up your ass

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

No need to know what you're doing or looking for but if any one should ask?

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

Tell them I've been cooking coconut skins and we've been hanging out

G G/F# Em G/E G/F# G

Tell them God just dropped by to forgive our sins and relieve us our doubt

About Coconut Skins Chords by Damien Rice

Learn how to play Coconut Skins by Damien Rice with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Coconut Skins chords”, “Coconut Skins guitar chords”, or “Damien Rice Coconut Skins 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 Coconut Skins chords and for experienced players who want accurate Coconut Skins lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, G/E, G/F#, Em, B, A.

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What key is "Coconut Skins" in?

The chords for "Coconut Skins" show the original chord names (including G, G/E, G/F#, Em, B, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.