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Animal

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Dm
Dmi was dreaming of your love
Ami was lost in your arms' embrace
Gmour bodies collied togetherAb5  
Amoh this ultimate betrayal
the heart will not resign
what could be said what could be done
i hold out hope
for your reciprocation
like an BbanimalC  
these Fthoughts have gone beBbyond my controlA  Bb  
for pleasurAe
maybe just amusement
 Dm   Am   Gm(Ab5) Am  
this overwhelming urge
towards you i feign disinterest
while i covet the attention
while i crave your affection
ravenous with with lust
jackal in heat spit dripping
this mechanical impulse knows not loyalty
or mercy
like an animal
these thoughts have gone beyond my control
for pleasure
maybe just amusement
like an animal
these thoughts have gone beyond my control
for pleasure
maybe just amusement
 Dmarpeggio

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Animal

by Against Me!

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Ab5

i was dreaming of your love

i was lost in your arms' embrace

Gm Ab5

our bodies collied together

oh this ultimate betrayal

the heart will not resign

what could be said what could be done

i hold out hope

for your reciprocation

Bb C

like an animal

F Bb A Bb

these thoughts have gone beyond my control

for pleasure

maybe just amusement

Dm Am Gm Ab5 Am

()

this overwhelming urge

towards you i feign disinterest

while i covet the attention

while i crave your affection

ravenous with with lust

jackal in heat spit dripping

this mechanical impulse knows not loyalty

or mercy

like an animal

these thoughts have gone beyond my control

for pleasure

maybe just amusement

like an animal

these thoughts have gone beyond my control

for pleasure

maybe just amusement

arpeggio

About Animal Chords by Against Me!

Learn how to play Animal by Against Me! with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Animal chords”, “Animal guitar chords”, or “Against Me! Animal 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 Animal chords and for experienced players who want accurate Animal lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Am, Gm, Ab5, Bb, C.

FAQ — Animal by Against Me!

How do I play "Animal" by Against Me! on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Animal" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Animal"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Animal" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Animal" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Animal" in?

The chords for "Animal" show the original chord names (including Dm, Am, Gm, Ab5, Bb, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.