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by Damien Rice


Coconut Skins

I know I probably have this all wrong but I think it sounds pretty decent. 
I hope it's easier for some of the beginners, I think everyone should enjoy
this song and it's easy to play! Please leave a good rating! Thanks!

Standard Tuning
Chords:
            
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: , ,       , /,   (x2)

                                     
   You can hold  her hand     and show her how you cry 
                                                             
Explain to her your weakness so she understands  and then roll over and die
                                               
Well you can brave decisions       before you crumble up   inside 
                                                              
Spend your time  asking everyone else's permission and then run away and hide


                                         
You can sit on chimneys      put some fire up your ass
                                                          
No need to know  what you're doing or waiting for     but if any  one  should ask?
                                                   
Tell them I've been licking coconut skins      and we've been hanging out
                                                          
Tell them God just dropped by to forgive our sins    and relieve  us   our doubt


Bridge: , ,      , ,  (X2)


                                      
You can hold her eggs       But your basket has a hole 
                  
You can lie between her legs And go lookin' for: 
                            
Tell her you're searching for    her soul! 
                                            
You can wait for ages        and watch your compost turn   to coal 
                                     
But time is contagious:        Everybody's getting old. 

                                         
You can sit on chimneys      put some fire up your ass
                                                          
No need to know  what you're doing or looking for     but if any  one  should ask?
                                                   
Tell them I've been cooking coconut skins      and we've been hanging out
                                                         
Tell them God just dropped by to forgive our sins    and relieve  us  our doubt